History underfoot
Mapannapolis, in partnership with Parks Canada and Boreas Heritage, went looking for evidence of unmarked Acadian graves in the Garrison Graveyard in 2018.
In 2018, an investigation was launched in hopes of finding evidence of the unmarked Acadian burials in the Garrison Graveyard.
A Ground-Pentrating Radar survey identified subsurface anomalies. Remains of 19 unmarked burials? Modern technologies also revealed additional historic features within the Graveyard.
Sara Beanlands, Boreas Heritage, and Heather LeBlanc, Mapannapolis, conferring on the Ground-Penetrating Radar survey of Fort Anne’s Garrison Graveyard, November 2018.
Archaeology helps us understand the people and places from which we have come. The Mapannapolis Garrison Graveyard experience underlines that. But a new archaeology is emerging, one extending its value by building a foundation for future generations. Presented with Boreas Heritage Consulting Ancient Stories, New Voices: The Future of a Mi'kmaw Archaeology.
A group of Mi'kmaw youth working at Pasi'tuek are uncovering the material culture of their Ancestors. Share their passion for cultural self-refection through a Mi'kmaq Talking Circle followed by a question and answer session.
Sunday, September 12th from 12:00 to 1:30, at Fort Anne National Historic Site in Annapolis Royal.
Acknowledging the 400th Anniversary of the Charter of Nova Scotia (New Scotland) while exploring our colonial past.
