New research on stone celt artifacts helps map Indigenous trade routes

The study of jade artifacts from east of the Rocky Mountains reveals the extensive Indigenous trade routes that spanned pre-colonial Western Canada. This discovery not only highlights the sophisticated networks Indigenous peoples established but also underscores the importance of these connections in understanding the region's historical and cultural dynamics. By mapping these routes, researchers are gaining new insights into the social, economic, and cultural interactions that shaped North American Indigenous history before European contact.