Cairn Canine Detection

Welcome to our April episode: Cairn Canine Detection and the Case of the Snohomish Pioneer Cemetery!Have you ever wondered how dogs could help locate unmarked graves? Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of canine detection and its role in uncovering the hidden histories of historic cemeteries. In this episode, we share our experience with Suzanne Elshult and June Mansfield and their team from Cairn Canine Detection, who use specially trained dogs to locate human remains in historic burial areas. Discover the science behind their methods, the challenges they face, and the stories of the Snohomish Pioneer Cemetery, including its connections to the early settlers of the region.Images from this episode: on our webpage and Instagram @invisiblehistoriespnwDon't miss the second part of this episode on April 28th, where we’ll reveal the findings of Cairn Canine Detection at the Duwamish Cemetery, also known as the "lost" Potter's Field.We will also talk about our ideas for a public memorial for the 3,260 people buried there, and our upcoming immersive walking tours on May 2-3.Show Notes:Cairn Canine DetectionJoin our live guided tours of the Lost Potters Field: Ticketstripe.com Seattle Lost Cemetery TourMisplaced Pioneers in Snohomish, WAPacific NW Adventure Sisters and the Snohomish Pioneer CemeterySubscribe, share, give us a review wherever you listen to podcasts!You can support our work through Ko-fi.com.Show notes: www.invisible-histories.com/episodesPlease reach out at invisiblehistoriespnw@gmail.comUmbrella Podcast Collective: www.rainydayrabbitholes.com/umbrella #UmbrellaPodcastCollectiveJoin us at our live events!Credits:Recorded at Snohomish Pioneer Cemetery and WorksProgress.Production Coordinator and Researcher: Jacob Neville.Cover image: Design by Cari SimsonMusic: Yoga Dogs by All Good Folks by Uppbeat.ioCari Simson and Elke Hautala formed Inv