Making A Paddle

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Database ID25611
InstitutionNorthern Saskatchewan Archives
Fonds/CollectionDNS Academic Education Branch
File/Item ReferenceDNS-Shelf A3-Binder #16-MakingAPaddle 1-12 (Shelf A3)
Date of creation1975
Physical description/extent12 slides; Colour
Number of images12
Historical notePhotos of Napthelie McKenzie on the family trapline near Stanley Mission taken in 1975 by Lois Dalby, Academic Education Branch, Department of Northern Saskatchewan, showing the making of a paddle.
Scope and contentA set of 12 photos showing Napthelie McKenzie splitting a log and making a paddle. p01: Selecting a log. p02: Preparing to split the log. p03: Splitting the log with a wedge. p04: Using a second wedge. p05: The log is split. p06: Rough shaping with an axe. p07: Starting to shape with a plane. p08: Originally this was done with stone or bone tools. p09: In the past a knife was also used for this work. p10: The paddle begins to have a smooth finish. p11: Napthelie displays the completed paddle. p12: Grandchildren show a well-used paddle.
ContributerLois Dalby
Copyright holderSaskatchewan Learning
Other terms governing use and reproductionNorthern Saskatchewan Archives can obtain permission from Saskatchewan Learning
TypeArchival
Primary MediaPhotographs
Provenance Access PointDepartment of Northern Saskatchewan
PlaceStanley Mission, Saskatchewan, Canada
Treaty boundariesTreaty 10
Cultural regionSubarctic
NamesNapthelie McKenzie
SubjectArt and Artifacts -- Tools
Art and Artifacts -- Handicrafts
Family life
Indigenous Peoples General
Education -- Traditional
Transportation -- Canoe/Kayak
Transportation -- Canoe/Kayak
Paddle
Traditional Woodworking
Stanley Mission
Date Range(s)1970-1979
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