Chipewyan Prairie First Nation has taken part in archaeological digs in its territory for several years now, according to Shaun Janvier, director of Chipewyan Prairie Industry Relations, who says the work proves what the community's always known. 

"The stories that we have are truth. They're not lies. They're not made-up," Janvier said.

"I'm 51 years old and I have stories that date back to my great-great grandfather… Then you do archeology to find out, and it just proves it." 

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