Warping a Coast Salish loom for weaving wool
14 April 2025
Brief Explanation on how to warp a traditional Coast Salish Loom for weaving wool: *** Note, the diagram shows a view from the back of the loom. Begin: Bundle your
Brief Explanation on how to warp a traditional Coast Salish Loom for weaving wool: *** Note, the diagram shows a view from the back of the loom. Begin: Bundle your
A large collection of Stories told by Snune?ymuxw (Naniamo), Snaw Naw As (Nanoose), Stz’uminus (Chemainus) and Quw’utsun (Cowichan) storytellers.
Ilhe Qwal (Let’s Talk) is a free, immersive language app developed by Kw’umut Lelum in partnership with Ogoki Learning Inc. This app brings Hul’q’umi’num—the language of the Coast Salish
Most students in the small arctic community of Kaktovic, Alaska grow up speaking Iñupiaq. They found doing math using Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3,4, 11, 12, etc) difficult because they
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A collection of articles, videos, timelines and educational guides from the Canadian Encyclopedia.
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This links to the National Film Board of Canada website. Music is a universal language, one we can use to learn about history, culture, and identity. This playlist features films
This game is designed to be a practice activity for using the rise and run to plot linear equations. It is embedded with information related to an important Coast Salish
These cards are also available as a physical deck of cards. Each school should have at least 1 deck available in their library. A French version of the cards is
Information on Coast Salish Wool weaving, including instructions to weave a small pouch. See also instructions on how to warp a Coast Salish loom. Looms are available to sign out
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A Process Guide for Incorporating Indigenous Foods into Institutions.
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Monthly magazine featuring happenings around the Coast Salish area.
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