Tłįchǫ Trapping Education Program

The Tłįchǫ Trapping Education Program returned to Behchokǫ̀ after a successful two week program on the land near Whatì

The program gave young people hands-on training in the skills and knowledge needed to be a trapper.

Participants learned about: proper planning, paying the land and water, safe winter travel, setting up a winter camp, gathering wood, making fires, setting traditional and modern traps, skinning, setting a net under the ice and more. 

Most importantly, everyone worked well together, there was no complaining and everyone came home safely. 

Everyone worked hard, had fun and learned a lot. 

Many thanks and Masi Cho to all of the Elders, Instructors and Participants in the program.  

 

Paul Cressman

Program Development Officer

Tlicho Government

Behchoko Tel: 867-392-6381

Yellowknife Tel: 867-766-4003

 

All photos taken by Jennifer Zoe.

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