Experience a physical and spiritual connection to the land and its intriguing heritage.

Visionary Messages on Granite Canvas

Over 100 pictographs are available for viewing at this northern 'open-air gallery', Nowhere else in Canada are they as vivid and well preserved as here. The setting is dramatic with gigantic outcrops and sheer rock walls -- natural inspiration for the visionary messages painted ages ago on this rough granite canvas.

Accessible only by floatplane or by a grueling 2-week canoe trip, the rock art site has remained relatively obscure since being officially recorded in 1964. Here's your chance to visit a truly special area and explore exciting new archaeological frontiers. Be one of very few who have had the privilege!

Base camp, located about 50 air miles from the Churchill River hamlet of Missinipe, 550 km north of Saskatoon, is near the primary pictograph sites. Rustic cabin accommodation is available in addition to tenting on site. After initial paddling and safety briefings, we take daily forays by canoe to explore the rock paintings and other features of archaeological interest in the area. Back at the camp, you can get involved in learning activities such as making Aboriginal period pottery, throwing an atlatl, firemaking with a bow drill, or trying your hand at flint knapping.

For readers, Tim Jones brings in a small library of pertinent archaeological literature, including his own book on the Churchill River paintings. In the evenings, enjoy listening to legends told by our Cree resource person, Bonnie Hamilton and share a traditional meal of local smoked trout and wild rice - Bonnie's special treat for you.

Dates :                 To be advised for 2005

Staging Point :    Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Participants :       Maximum 12

Must enjoy the outdoors and wilderness environment, moderate physical activity for canoeing, swimming, hiking

No archaeological experience required

Cost : Approximately CA$1575.00  or US$1085.00 (subject to change) land only inclusive from Saskatoon - to be confirmed

Includes : meals, accommodation, return transportation by passenger van from Saskatoon and floatplane charter, canoe-camping equipment (bring your own sleeping bag), archaeology interpretive program, instructor/guides and local arrangements.

Excludes : transportation to arrive in Saskatoon, accommodations day of arrival and departure (book through CanoeSki Discovery Company) meals/breaks enroute to/from Missinipi, personal travel and medical insurance, any other personal expenses.

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