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.
Grade Range: 7-12
What I Know About ᐸᑭᑫᐣ / ᒧᓭ०ᑭᐣ Moose Hide
In this presentation, a note-taking organizer helps learners remember the steps to preparing moose hide.
See pictures from a video in which Knowledge Keeper Rena Tallcree shares her knowledge of preparing moose hide.
Methods for Preparing ᐸᑭᑫᐣ / ᒧᓭᐤᑭᐣ Moose Hide
In this handout, learners read “Making Moose Hide” from the Little Red River Reading Society Reader Chocolate Leaves. Then, they make a guide on how to prepare moose hide.
ᒣᐢᑯᑐᐃᐧᐩ Moose Hide Frame Art
In this presentation, learners learn about two ways of making art from moose: tufting and painting stretched hides. Then, they make a mini hide stretcher and plan and paint a design on it.
Moosehide 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.