Waterton Lakes: Archaeology in a Burned Landscape

In August 2017, a lightning strike near Waterton Lakes National Park sparked a devastating wildfire that burned nearly 40% of the park. But in the wake of destruction came a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. We’ll hear from archaeologists and Blackfoot elders about the collaborative archaeology project that’s deepening our understanding of the lives of Indigenous peoples who have lived and travelled in the Rocky Mountains and foothills for millennia. 

Learn more:

• Waterton Lakes National Park
• Plan Your Visit
• Google Arts and Culture Exhibition: Waterton Lakes
• Prince of Wales Hotel National Historic Site designation
• First Oil Well in Western Canada National Historic Site designation
• Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park - UNESCO World Heritage Site

Other Media:

• Post Wildfire Renewal Video and Photo Gallery
• Dr. Mike Bruised Head’s PhD thesis on the impact of erasing Blackfoot place names in Paahtomahksikimi

Questions about the ReCollections podcast or any of the episodes? Please contact us at ⁠⁠nouveauxmedias-newmedia@pc.gc.ca

Do you have a suggestion for a new National Historic Person, Site or Event? We’d love to hear it! Visit https://parks.canada.ca/commemorate for details on how to submit a nomination.