Muskrat
"Muskrat...aah to be
named after an animal is such a great honour". -
Elizabeth Mackenzie, 1991
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Primary
Objective:
From a spiritual perspective, the students will learn to
appreciate the value of the muskrat to the Dene as the
person who reconstructed land and gave it back to the
people. The muskrat is also a behavioural model for the
students: he is persistent and determined. Students must
understand and appreciate the role and place of the
muskrat in the Dene world. Students must be given the
knowledge and skills to be able to hunt the muskrat.
Trapping muskrat is an important part of being a
trapper. Learning to hunt muskrat is important because
the meat is an important part of food and excellent in
terms of nutritional value. Also, by learning how to
work with muskrat hides, the students will have skills
that can later be used in craftwork or in the fur
business. Learning about the muskrat will also help the
students to appreciate the muskrat's role in keeping the
rivers and lakes flowing. |
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