Abstract

In 2003, the Manitoba Archaeological Society sponsored a Public Archaeology Project at the Healing Site along the Red River north of Selkirk, Manitoba. The public participation component offered Youth from the Behavioural Health Foundation and the public an opportunity to excavate or work in the field laboratory. This presentation will provide an overview of the archival research that was used in conjunction with the archaeological investigations to reveal an undisturbed multi-component site, as well as the benefits of involving the community in the project.