Ice Fishing

In these resources, learners listen to Elder Steven Auger share his knowledge of ice fishing, including places to fish, ice conditions, tools, types of fish, and how ice fishing was done in the past. Learners describe the process of ice fishing and setting gill nets, then identify types and parts of fish.

Grade Range: 7-12

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Ice Fishing

See pictures from a video in which Elder Steven Auger shares his knowledge of the ice fishing process, including choosing a spot to fish, drilling a hole, setting a gill net, and the types of fish you can catch in the Caribou Mountains.

Ice Fishing in the Past and Present

See pictures from a video in which Elder Steven Auger explains how ice fishing was an important source of food for survival in the past and how it has changed in the present.

Ice Fishing Safety

See pictures from a video in which Elder Steven Auger talks about ice fishing safety, including how to dress appropriately, the importance of staying dry, and being careful around the ice hole.

Harvesting ᑫᓄᓯᐤ Fish

In this presentation, learners learn the Woodland Cree names of different fish species, external parts, and internal organs.

Fish Identification and Anatomy

In this handout, learners demonstrate their knowledge of Woodland Cree vocabulary for different fish species and internal and external fish parts.

Ice Fishing Educator Guide 7–9

This Educator Guide supports teachers as they use these resources in their Grade 7–9 classrooms. A similar Educator Guide with varied activities is available for Grades 10–12.