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Article: The Gwich'in traditional Caribou Skin Clothing Project: repatriating traditional knowledge and skills. (InfoNorth).
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- Arctic
- Article date:
- June 1, 2002
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I believe it is very important that the Gwich' in people, especially the younger children, see how the Gwich 'in used to wear clothes a long time ago and also realize all the work involved in completing an outfit. Hopefull this would make them proud of who they are as Gwich in. I would very muck like to be able to help out with this very worthy project.
I have many year of experience in sewing with beads, [on items] such as baby belts, slipper,s barrette, change purses, [and] handbags, and beading on a loom. I have been sewing for the past 40 years for my family. Making mukluks, parkas, and mitts. I also do embroidery work. I am able to commit to this project for ...