Unearthing history at homestead of cowboy John Ware

The first-ever elaborate study of legendary Black cowboy John Ware’s homestead is underway adjacent Millarville, Alta.

A squad of archeologists from nan University of Calgary are meticulously digging astatine nan site, trying to find clues and artifacts astir Ware’s day-to-day life and ranching challenges he and his family faced successful nan 1800s. The onshore is presently owned by Steve Fisher, whose family purchased nan onshore successful nan early 1900s.

Cheryl Foggo, nan creator of a documentary featuring Ware’s life, says nan excavation is an opportunity for Albertans of African descent to admit their spot successful nan province’s ranching history.

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“I locomotion this land, and I cognize I’m stepping successful nan footsteps of group of African heritage,” Foggo said astatine nan excavation site. “That is simply a very powerful experience.”