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500 Generations of Aboriginal Fishing in Atlantic Canada
 
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The First Peoples of Atlantic Canada

Archaeological evidence documents the presence of people in the southern areas of Atlantic Canada as early as 11,000 years ago. Distinctive flaked stone tools, such as the spears shown here, are characteristic of the tools used for hunting both land and sea mammals.

By 9,000 years ago, people had spread into Labrador, and by about 5,000 years ago they had reached the island of Newfoundland.


Stone Projectile - Prince Edward Island Museum and Heritage Foundation - Photograph: David Keenlyside

Stone Projectile
North Tryon, Prince Edward Island
ca. 8000 B.C.
Length: 2.5 inches
Collection: Prince Edward Island Museum and Heritage Foundation, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, VIII-C:195


Stone Projectile - BiCu-1:3172 - Photograph: David Keenlyside

Stone Projectile
Debert, Nova Scotia
ca. 8000 B.C.
Length: 1.5 inches
Collection: Canadian Museum of Civilization, BiCu-1:3172


Stone Projectile - York Sunbury Historical Society - Photograph: David Keenlyside

Stone Projectile
Kingsclear, New Brunswick
ca. 9000 B.C.
Length: 2.5 inches
Collection: York Sunbury Historical Society, Fredericton, New Brunswick

Stone Projectile - VII-D:58 - Photograph: David Keenlyside

Stone Projectile
Quaco Head, New Brunswick
ca. 9000 B.C.
Length: 4.5 inches
Collection: Canadian Museum of Civilization, VII-D:58

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