Indigenous Culture Based Learning in Alberta Curriculum

Please note that the teachings and videos featured on this website are based on the Woodland Cree Peoples’ ways of knowing and being in the Northwestern region of Alberta. The knowledge, customs, protocols, and practices shared here have been gained through a lifetime of teachings from family and Elders, deeply rooted in Cree/Métis spiritual and subsistence lifestyle.

APLC acknowledges that we all have different teachings and different protocols and practices in our own communities, and encourages users to consult with their local Elders regarding local practices and customs. This website represents the way of passing knowledge as it was taught to Wapastim. Ninaskamon.

Indigenous Culture Based Learning in Alberta Curriculum

Ducks and Geese

In this initial video in this series, Wāpastim shows us how to prepare ducks and geese for cooking. Included are plucking and skinning techniques and tips. Along the way, we learn about many other aspects of hunting and Elders’ teachings.

WARNING: The videos in this series contain graphic depictions that show
how to prepare a goose and duck for eating. This preparation includes
plucking, removing the wings, and removing the breast meat and may
not be suitable for all viewers. VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED.

Videos in This Series:

  • Identifying Common Ducks: Mallard (Pending)
  • Identifying Common Ducks: Bufflehead (Pending)
  • Identifying Common Ducks: Canvasback (Pending)
  • Identifying Common Ducks: Teal (Pending)
  • Identifying Common Ducks: Mud Hens (Helldivers) (Pending)
  • Identifying Local Geese: Canada Goose (Pending)
  • Ducks and Geese Plucking (20:52)
  • Harvesting Eggs (Pending)