Unearthing John Ware’s Prairie Life | Calgary News

Archaeologists in Calgary have uncovered a treasure trove at John Ware’s homestead, revealing everyday artifacts from the late 1800s—including Levi’s hardware, a pearl button, and even a toothbrush—deep beneath a cellar. Led by UCalgary’s Lindsay Amundsen-Meyer, this dig is rewriting history for Alberta’s first Black settlers, filling gaps left by scarce records with tangible evidence of daily life. The finds, headed to the Royal Alberta Museum, could soon be displayed at Glenbow—with funding critical to continuing the excavation. Filmmaker Cherly Foggo calls it a powerful moment: finally, archaeology confirms the lived reality of Black pioneers on the prairies, long overlooked. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e5cf5541d3159ac6