Cree Language and Culture Program Resources

These resources demonstrate field dressing a moose. Elder Steven Auger explains the process of skinning, preparing, and preserving meat, as well a how to show respect to the moose. Learners review uses for the different parts of a moose and recall Protocols for moose hunting.

In these resources, learners name the different parts of a moose in Woodland Cree. They identify the uses of moose parts, watch an interview with Elder Steven Auger about skinning a moose, and review the parts of a moose you can eat.

In these resources, learners hear about two methods of preparing moose hide as shared by Elder Florence Nanooch and Knowledge Keeper Rena Tallcree. Learners make notes on each step in the process, then create a miniature moose hide frame.

In these resources, learners view the story My Brother is Going Hunting, written by Monica Nooskey and illustrated by Chester Ribbonleg. In the story, ᒋᒋ shows learners how to prepare for a hunting trip. They review Woodland Cree vocabulary for camping gear and go over safety practices.