Saskatchewan Archaeological Society
The Saskatchewan Archaeological Society (SAS), founded in 1963, is one of the most active and effective volunteer-based archaeological organizations on the continent. We educate the public, promote research and advocate for heritage preservation and protection. Our members include professional archaeologists, avocational archaeologists and members of the general public that are curious about our province's first peoples and other cultures.
What does the SAS do?
- Offers all ages fieldschools, hands-on workshops, annual meeting and conference, annual bus tour, special tours and regional chapters across the province.
- Offers teaching and educational resources such as artefact replicas, "archaeo-kits", "Kiwetinohk" - travelling rock art exhibit, videos, an extensive library of books, journals, theses, maps and photos, a quarterly newsletter on archaeology, history, natural history, geology and palaeontology news and publications for sale.
- Provides funding to individuals or groups for research projects and the annual Zenon Pohorecky Memorial Bursary to university students.
How do I join?
Contact the SAS!
#1-1730 Quebec Avenue
Saskatoon, SK S7K 1V9
Ph: (306) 664-4124
Fax: (306) 665-1928
Email: saskarchsoc@sasktel.net
Web: www.saskarchsoc.ca
During 2013, the SAS is celebrating its 50th Anniversary of the Annual Gathering and are placing a number of geocaches at archaeological and historically-significant sites throughout the province.
SAS #2: Red Cross Hospital
After World War I, the Red Cross wanted to continue their assistance to soldiers. With the encouragement of the Soldiers Settlement Board, the idea developed to establish outpost hospitals run by resident nurses in charge. The first of what would become several hundred across the British Empire was established at Paddockwood. It was opened in 1920 and provided medical services to local residents until 1948. The small wooden building was quickly recognized with its Red Cross flag and symbol on the roof.
PADDOCKWOOD OUTPOST HOSPITAL CAIRN
Twenty fours outposts were established in Saskatchewan from Eastend to Buffalo Narrows. Over two hundred were set up in Canada, according to The Saskatchewan Encyclopedia. As the cairn built on the site of the hospital indicates this was the first one in the entire British Empire!
You are looking for a small lock n lock with SAS treats, a log, trinkets to exchange and an unactivated coin for the FTF.