In the fall it is hunting season again. All the hunters go out and set up camps for a week or two, so they can get their moose meat supply for the winter. Some hunters will hunt deer, elk and some caribou but mainly moose around our area. Moose are such beautiful animals and a wonderful provider of meat to a community. When a hunter goes out and accomplishes his hunt, he brings it home and prepares the meat by cutting and rinsing meat before putting it in freezer bags. The hunter will then think of the elders in the care home that love wild meat, he then gives out packages to family, neighbors and friends. If there is an awake happening at the church or at a grieving families house he will donate meat there also. Mainly a hunter will “bag a moose” as they say around our area to provide for their family for the winter months. A hunter(or hunters wife) can make, pot roasts, steaks, ribs, jerky, ground moose hamburger (like ground beef) and fry meat. There are many dishes one can use moose for, such the delicacy as the tongue and organs which some people love more than the meat. In our community we have annual feast days for each change of the seasons. This is where the whole community comes together to enjoy each others company and eat together. Trying keep our youth interesting in all the wild meat and fish that the land has to offer, rather than the youth eating all the junk and fast food that is easy to access in today’s society.
The Seven Teachings are part of the First Nations Peoples lives, living on the Prairies here in Canada
Suicide on reserves
Alcoholism on reserves
Pike Lake Culture Daylocal artist: Solomon Colomb 2002
A look back to The Oka Crisis, 13 years ago.Part of my Winter Count
Pearl exclaims;"Can I help you with your homework"
The ulu knife, traditionally the handle is made from caribou antler or walrus ivory. The blade was made of slate, until metal was introduced during the Fur Trade.
Art from Baffin Island.
White Feather