Algonquin birchbark canoe build at Murphys Point

In 2018, a longstanding cultural practice returned to the land at Murphys Point Provincial Park. For the first time since park boundaries were drawn on unceded Algonquin territory, materials were harvested for the building of a birchbark canoe.
Watch Chuck Commanda, an Algonquin from Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation, build a birchbark canoe and discuss its teachings.
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[@bealubbers8431]

Thank you so much for sharing the story of your people and of the canoe. The love for all that is, is built in. Wonderful.

[@fasx56]

That was a real Handsome Canoe that you crafted together, a work to be proud of .

[@lusoroofing5221]

work of art!

[@RustyGav]

Absolutely Beautiful

[@RezzoCreeSavage69]

can you teach me? i'm cree 31 male from manitoba and ive always wanted to learn how to build a birch bark canoe.

[@patrikcalloch7953]

belle construction . bravo !

[@RezzoCreeSavage69]

can i come learn with you.?

[@charlesleblanc6638]

Wish Chuck had a video on how he builds his/these Canoes, and see more of the details of his work.

[@BowChickaHonkHonk1]

Would love to learn how to build these. How long does the project take when you're working with new students?

[@timothylongmore7325]

A couple for an experianced builder. A village could do it much faster. I've got a couple days into mine and I've only gathered half the materials. I built a model ( on my channel) and Steve , The Nomadic Woodsman has a couple great videos and is documenting a build right now. Check him out.

[@timothylongmore7325]

A couple days that should read.