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

Moose Harvest: Moose Butchering and Cutting

In this series of videos, Wāpastim shows us how to butcher and cut moose meat in a traditional way as well as how to preserve the meat with smoking and vacuum sealing. We also learn traditional teachings for honoring mōswa.

WARNING: These videos contain graphic depictions of traditional methods of animal harvesting showing blood and animal insides and may not be suitable for all viewers. VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED.

Videos in This Series:

  • Butchering Moose Hind Quarter (39:00)
  • Butchering Moose Front Quarter (21:44)
  • Cutting Moose Dry Meat (20:02)
  • Cutting Moose Muscles for Drying (5:38)
  • Cutting Moose Ribs (16:42)
  • Dry Meat Smoking and Wood (3:00)
  • Cutting Moose Shanks and Broth Bones (12:11)
  • Cutting Moose Steaks (12:06)
  • Butchering Finished Product (4:09)