Anishinaabe women share how the birch tree, its bark and the traditional crafts that come from this significant tree have transformed their lives. #CBCShortDocs #StoriesFromTheLand #Wiigwaasabak

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Helen Peltier, who is Anishinaabe from Fort William First Nation, has reconnected to her culture and community through the humble birch bark tree.

For Anishinaabe people, the birch tree is a cornerstone of the culture. For generations, birch bark has been used in many different applications. Learning about this tree, the seasons and how its parts all work together has reconnected Helen to the land and her community. Along with Audrey Duroy, a knowledge keeper, Helen strives for a deeper understanding about the tree of life: Wiigwaasabak.


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