Dear Editor,
In a world racing toward tomorrow, it鈥檚 vital to pause and admire the brilliance of our past. Human history is rich with wonders 鈥� the Roman Colosseum鈥檚 grandeur, Stonehenge鈥檚 celestial alignment, and the pyramids' eternal geometry. These aren't mere monuments; they're the enduring signatures of minds driven by curiosity, imagination, and engineering genius.
But not all wonders are built of stone. Some lie quietly in the soil, like the recently unearthed wooden wedge from the Komox First Nation territory. Modest in scale, yet vast in meaning, this artifact offers a glimpse into Indigenous tools, craftsmanship, and daily life 鈥� a voice from a time without surviving structures, but not without story reminding us: human ingenuity isn鈥檛 measured by size, but by intent. Whether shaping monoliths or carving wooden wedges, each artifact is a bridge to understanding how we lived, worked, and evolved.
This is why public funding matters. Just as taxpayers support roads, schools, and clean water, we must also invest in uncovering our shared past. Every dollar spent on archeological research deepens our cultural understanding and strengthens our respect for those who came before us. Discoveries, big or small, enrich our collective identity.
Let us celebrate not only the iconic feats that inspire awe worldwide, but also the quiet marvels beneath our feet 鈥� each one an invitation to learn, and a reminder of what it truly means to be human.
Earl Jovanowski
Courtenay
