Just as it is printed on the Pioneer Farm Museum Tour page, we fully enjoyed "an hour and a half tour from season to season through the forest and the Ohop Indian Village."
In the Spring and Summer Village we gave are all at target shooting with a bow and arrow, matched animal pelts with tracks, used a bow drill and played traditional games.
In the Fall Fishing Village we tried our hands at making slate arrowheads, braided leather, carved "pecked" on a stone bowl, helped to chip out a canoe, played the plank drum and practiced games of targeting.
In the Winter Home we dressed up in native style clothing made from cedar and other natural northwest materials, tried weaving on a Salish loom, many children made bracelets and played "basket ball" with wool and cedar baskets.
"Coast Salish people encouraged game playing to teach their children how to learn, listen and respect their environment."
After a wonderful morning of play, we headed into the woods! We learned about the native plants and how they were a source of nutrition, medicine, tools, and clothing - and to NOT touch stinging nettles. "There is no such thing as a weed" and our thoughtful guide shared a great deal with us - he was an excellent tour guide.
quotes from: Ohop Village website
To start off day, the Heads of School wished us a wonderful trip!
Drilling.
Thursday, May 23, 2019
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