A Voice from the Eastern Door

Trapper Training Workshops

Under Ice Beaver and Muskrat Trapping Techniques

A continuation of the Akwesasne fur harvest trapping, life skills on the land, wild food, and wildlife management and conservation courses.

At the end of the lessons you should know:

1. Purpose and values of trapper and outdoor education

2. The fur industry and wildlife in Akwesasne

3. How to snare or trap beaver/muskrat under the ice

4. The proper devices and tools for trapping

5. General information regarding management philosophies

6. How animal (beaver, muskrat, etc) management can be carried out in Akwesasne

7. How to prepare and cook beaver and muskrat

Main contact person:

Bob Stevenson (613)-930-3941

Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Department of Environment

Instructors:

Lionel Lacroix- Metis Trapper

Gary Gray- Akwesasne Trapper

Cecelia Mitchell- Traditional Cook/Medicine Woman

Dates

February 9th & 10th, 2012 from 7:00pm to 10:00 pm at the Tsi Snaihne Recreation Centre

February 11th, 2012 from 9:00am to 5:00 pm at Gary Gray’s trapper warehouse

February 12th, 2012 from 9:00am to 5:00pm at Gary’s and at the Snye Rec. to skin animals, prepare and cook the meat for the wild food dinner

All Akwesasro:non are welcome!

 

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