Giigoon Bashkweginike: Learn how to make fish leather! REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Giigoon Bashkweginike: Learn how to make fish leather! - 2023 Indigenous Peoples’ Day Activity
October 7 | 10am-3pm | FREE | Grand Portage Marina 
Instructor Lori Anishnabie

REGISTRATION REQUIRED - Limited spots

What is Fish Leather?
Before the rise of manufactured fabrics, Indigenous peoples from coastal and riverine regions around the world tanned or dried fish skins and sewed them into clothing. The material is strong and water-resistant, and it can be essential to survival. https://hakaimagazine.com/features/the-art-of-turning-fish-into-leather/

In this beginner-friendly course, you'll explore the basics of turning fish skin into durable and attractive leather. Whether you're interested in survival skills, bushcraft, or crafting, this class will introduce you to how to transform fish skins, often discarded after filleting, into lifelong treasures. Using simple tools and safe tanning ingredients readily available at home.

What to bring: rubber boots for you to wear and your own metal spoon! All other materials provided.
You are also recommended to wear layers to adjust to the weather. 

Thank you to Grand Portage Elders and Lori Anishnabie for providing this learning opportunity!