FNST-444 First Nations Cultural Heritage Through Moose-Hide Tanning
Mildred Martin and Yvonne Pierreroy, Nak’azdli Dakelh Elders with Dr. Agnes PawlowskaMainville, First Nations Studies
May 2-20, 2016
This experiential-learning course introduces students to the process of tanning moose-hides in the traditional Dakelh way. Through this hands-on experience, students will also explore issues relating to Indigenous cultural heritage including themes such as recovery, protection and revitalization.
Introduced in part in a FNST – Introduction to Traditional Ecological Knowledge class, students in this three week-long spring class will further their understanding of Indigenous history as well as appreciation for Dakelh traditions, skills, and language .