This is an archived event from Culture Days 2025.
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Point photographer M. Gryde, May, 2025 -
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Exploring Indigenous Tool Making; Old Tools; Fresh Perspectives/Climax Hub/Gabriel Essaunce Lamarche/ Museum Association of Saskatchewan/ Photographer: Gabriel Essaunce LaMarche, South Saskatchewan River ( N end of Saskatoon) 2024
Flint Knapping For Beginners - with Gabriel Essaunce Lamarche
In-person
History & heritage Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation MuseumDate and time
Location
Valley View Bible Camp, near Climax, SK in the Frenchman River Valley (Frenchman River Valley)
Highway 37, 15 minutes North of Climax
Climax, SK
Directions: Take Hwy 37 *(36 kms) South of Shaunavon OR (15 minutes North of Climax) WATCH for VALLEY VIEW CAMP SIGN & Saskatchewan Flag at Hwy 37. *DRIVEWAY ENTRANCE to Camp is on a HILL, on SW side of Hwy 37 near Valley View Bible Camp SIGN! (not far from the bridge). Watch for FLAG! Note: Events will be held inside & outside. *Please dress for the weather. *There is NO CELL PHONE SERVICE in this valley, but cell service is available above the valley.
Access
Free, and accepts optional pay-what-you-may donations for admission.
Offered in English.
Wheelchair accessible.
About
Imagine making your own arrow head! Ojibway Archaeologist, Gabriel Essaunce Lamarche from Beausoleil First Nation on the shore of Lake Huron, will share knowledge and teach on projectile points, so those wanting to learn the geometry, materials and history and skill needed to flint knap projectile points (arrowheads or spear heads) can also make their own.
Organizer
Climax Community Museum
Climax Community Museum offers unique displays, immersive events and interactive experiences to explore, inform, and broaden the public’s understanding of history from multiple culturally- informed perspectives in today’s changing milieu as we move towards more inclusive and egalitarian practice.
This event is part of a hub:
Truth and Reconciliation, the Frenchman Valley/Climax Hub
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