Archaeologists are expected to explore a site this summer that could point to a possible Paleo-First Nations presence on the island that dates back much further than previously believed.
Last fall a member of the Rooms was contacted by someone regarding what appeared to be a stone tool found along the Straight Shore by his mother-in-law.
Photos of the tool, which were shared with members of the Provincial Archaeology Office, appeared to show what experts say is an extremely rare find.
The oldest-known Indigenous sites in the province are in southern Labrador and date back 9,000 years, however the artifact discovered just north of Bonavista Bay appears to be a fluted Paleo-First Nations point that could be more than 10,000 years old.
The finder has agreed to show the office where the blade was found.
There have been rumours of similar finds in the area for years. The office will visit the area this coming field season to see what it can find.
