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Head-Smashed-In: Canada’s Hidden UNESCO Gem | Calgary News
Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, a sacred Indigenous site in southern Alberta, is drawing global visitors thanks to its UNESCO World Heritage status and recent spotlight on HBO Max’s “The Pitt.” Celebrating 50 years since Canada joined the UNESCO convention, this ancient buffalo jump offers a powerful connection to the past and a vital platform for cultural preservation. Local landowners’ refusal to develop nearby areas, combined with the 1987 interpretive center’s mission, ensures the site remains a beacon of Indigenous heritage. With 22 Canadian sites now on the UNESCO list — including…
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