Gumboots
Level 2 – Exploratory Learning (Upper Elementary/Middle School) | Subsistence & Foods | Direct Instruction
Harvesting gumboots is a fun, healthy activity that can be enjoyed with fami- ly and friends. The time of year to collect gum- boots is not as limited as cockles and clams, how- ever, always pay attention to the toxic algae blooms because other shellfish may be enticing when on an outing. Gumboots at- tach themselves firmly to rocks. Their tendency to hold on tightly is where the phrase “gumboot de- termination” comes from. Tools like knives or flat- head screwdrivers are helpful when prying them from their surfaces. Be respectful and apprecia- tive of the foods collected and never waste what you take. DÁA SAWÉ? (WHAT IS THAT? ) Shaaw Gumboots HARVESTING GUMBOOTS The Tlingit people have been utilizing the precious resources that naturally thrive in the region of Southeast Alaska. Living on the coast provides ac- cess to an array of re- sources that are unique to the…
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