Dene Zhatie Introduction

Campfire Programs

You will find here some activities part of the Campfire Programs…

  • Birch, Bark: introduction to basket making, oil, tools, tapping

  • Beading: beading basics, looms, beading patterns

  • Sewing; Uppers, Moccasins, Bags, Repairs

  • Sinew & Babiche: how to process, dry, use and lace

  • Moose-hide: preparation, fleshing, stretching, scrapping, smoking

  • Teepee or Tent Rentals: mobile accommodations, logistics, installation

  • Dene Drum: camp logistics, workshops, history, drumming, drum making

  • Elders: stories, history, way of life, resource persons for projects

  • Fire: traditional fire feeding ceremony, traditional uses, proper fire making

  • Crafts: moccasins, wraps, bags, purses, card holders, key holders

  • Fishing: set nets in summer or winter, make dry fish, fillets, fish camps

  • Trapping: instruction using humane methods set quick-kill traps & snares

  • Hunting: stories, methods, best time, preparation, skinning, quartering

  • Harvesting & Gathering: berries, plants, leaves, birch for tools, saps, make jam

  • Dry meat: proper preparation of meats, proper knives, instruction on processes

  • Carving: whistle, hook, small boat, bow & arrow, sling shot, paddle, axe handle

  • Weapons: crossbow, adle-adle, slingshot, bow/arrow, spear, stone axe