Harvesting Materials - The Power of the Canoe - Update #5

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Birch Bark, Cedar and Spruce Root. A simple video depicting a simple process. For more specific info detailing each step of the harvesting process wait for the final "How to Build a Birch Bark Canoe" production.

Makominising Chiman - Bear Island Canoe Mainden Voyage

Makominising Chiman - Bear Island Canoe Mainden Voyage, a set on Flickr.

Some photos from the maiden paddle of the first birch bark canoe built by the youth of Bear Island.

Birch Bark Heroes - Canoe and Kayak Magazine

Check out the Feature article on Canoe & Kayak Magazine's Website!  http://www.canoekayak.com/canoe/birch-bark-heroes/

Harvesting, Preparing and Building

Harvesting, Preparing and Building, a set on Flickr.

Second Month on Bear Island and the Canoe Building Begins!