Herschel Petroglyph/Tipi Ring Site
Mountain View RM 318, Saskatchewan, S0L, Canada
Reconnu formellement en:
1988/08/11
Autre nom(s)
Herschel Petroglyph/Tipi Ring Site
Coal Mine Ravine
Liens et documents
Date(s) de construction
Inscrit au répertoire canadien:
2005/01/17
Énoncé d'importance
Description du lieu patrimonial
The Herschel Petroglyph/Tipi Ring site is a Municipal Heritage Property that occupies 64 hectares of land along the Eagle Creek valley near the Town of Herschel. The site’s most prominent features are three boulders with precontact carvings (petroglyphs) of grooves, cup-shaped depressions and bisected circles. Additional archaeological remains include artifact and butchered bone deposits, hearths, a buffalo rubbing stone, tipi rings and other stone features.
Valeur patrimoniale
The heritage value of the Herschel Petroglyph/Tipi Ring site resides in its associations with precontact bison hunting. The petroglyphs’ stylistic forms, which are associated with Siouan speakers and bison ceremonialism, express the esoteric aspects of the hunt. The related archaeological sites illustrate the practical techniques of bison hunting and processing, and speak to the importance of this activity in the everyday lives of precontact First Nations.
The site is also valued as a place of spiritual significance and source of pride for contemporary First Nations. It is an expression of cultural identity and a place where Elders can transmit traditional knowledge to younger generations.
Source:
Rural Municipality of Mountain View No. 318 Bylaw No. P38/88.
Éléments caractéristiques
The heritage value of the Herschel Petroglyph/Tipi Ring site resides in the following character defining elements:
-the undisturbed site area in its natural setting;
-the three petroglyph boulders in their original location with their carvings and related artifact deposits;
-the associated campsite remains and stone feature sites, especially any cultural objects or features in their original locations;
-use of the site by First Nations Elders for teaching traditional knowledge and oral history.
Reconnaissance
Juridiction
Saskatchewan
Autorité de reconnaissance
Administrations locales (Sask.)
Loi habilitante
Heritage Property Act, alinéa 11(1)(a)
Type de reconnaissance
Bien patrimonial municipal
Date de reconnaissance
1988/08/11
Données sur l'histoire
Date(s) importantes
s/o
Thème - catégorie et type
- Un territoire à peupler
- Les premiers habitants du Canada
Catégorie de fonction / Type de fonction
Actuelle
- Loisirs
- Parc
Historique
- Indéterminée (site archéologique)
- Site enfoui
- Religion, rituel et funéraille
- Lieu sacré autochtone
Architecte / Concepteur
s/o
Constructeur
s/o
Informations supplémentaires
Emplacement de la documentation
Department of Culture Youth and Recreation
Heritage Resources Branch
1919 Saskatchewan Drive Regina, SK
File: MHP 1197
Réfère à une collection
Identificateur féd./prov./terr.
MHP 1197
Statut
Édité
Inscriptions associées
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