Winter Camp
In order to be warm and comfortable through the night in winter, one needs to know many things, including how to solidify, level, and insulate tent floors. January and February are the coldest months of the year. Most of the time it’s so cold that not even the forest animals move.
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Basic Knowledge
9:49 min - One way to judge young Innu’s autonomy is to see if they know how to pitch their tent in ... -
Daily Activities
4:31 min - Representation of daily life in the bush in winter, to the song “Ekuan Pua” by Philippe Mckenzie, a Mani-utenam Innu. -
Cold Spell
4:32 min - January and February are the coldest months of the year. Most of the time, it’s so cold that not ... -
Night Falls Early
1:59 min - In December it’s dark at 3 p.m. We spend a lot of time in the tent. The elders ... -
An Elder’s Story
5:30 min - Once, after giving birth, a woman took cold and one of her breasts became swollen. We made a Sweat Lodge ...