A 5,000-year-old jawbone discovered on a beach in Prince Edward Island (PEI) has been identified as belonging to a Mi'kmaq woman, making her the oldest known ancestor in the Maritime provinces and the first islander. The find sheds light on the island's ancient history and the deep connection the Mi'kmaq have to PEI.
While walking along a beach on Prince Edward Island (PEI), a man named Mr. Sturz discovered a bone that he initially thought was a human jawbone. He contacted the police, who collected the bone and determined that it was of ancient origin. Five years later, the bone was identified as a 5,000-year-old mandible belonging to a Mi'kmaq woman.
This discovery makes her the oldest known ancestor in the Maritime provinces and the first islander, as she lived during a time when rising sea levels shaped PEI into its current form. The find is considered a significant point in time for the Mi'kmaq cultural heritage and highlights the deep connection they have to the island
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