16-11-2019 03:46 via calgary.ctvnews.ca

2,000 year-old bison skull discovered in Banff returned to Siksika First Nation

Elders and community leaders with the Siksika First Nation are celebrating the return of an ancient bison skull from the town of Banff. It was discovered during a construction project while crew were trying to replace a light stand. Parks Canada officials contacted Siksika and the skull is now being stored at the Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park. Carbon dating suggests it’s from 2,000 years ago. “It has cultural significance that has been part of our way of life since time immemori
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