MAIDSTONE — Maidstone Museum village was a busy place June 11 and 12 when the Saskatchewan archeological caravan was here.
Heading the caravan was Kayleigh Speers from Winnipeg, Man. and Tasha Hodgson of Brandon, Man. These young women both attend Lakehead University at Thunder Bay, Ont. and are travelling with the caravan as their summer employment. These knowledgeable and pleasant young ladies will return to school in the fall.
The caravan’s display of hammerheads, arrowheads, bone scrapers and other tools used by the First Nation people was most interesting. They had a number of hands-on activities for the more than 200 school children who came from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The public were invited to attend from 3 to 6 p.m. Some locals brought archeological articles to be assessed. These included arrowheads, petrified fish and rock with remains of shellfish imbedded in them.
The museum staff provided morning and evening meals both days. A small group of residents from Pine Island Lodge came and toured the village as all the buildings are wheelchair and walker accessible.
It was busy at the museum again June 15 when more than 50 children came to tour the museum village. Some were the Grade 4 class from the local elementary school and the other children were from the Grade 3 and 4 classes at Poundmaker First Nation. Five local museum members acted as tour guides with teachers and helpers from both schools. Lots of questions were asked.
The former K-40s gathered at the museum June 15 for a potluck supper and social evening.
Two fun days for children ages five to 11 will be held at the museum over the summer holidays. The dates are July 23 and Aug. 14. These programs are sponsored by Rivers West Sports and Culture. Events start at 10 a.m. and conclude at 2:30 p.m. Children’s names must be pre-registered by contacting Dorothy at 306-893-2663. Register early as there is a limit of 30 children each day.
