Kitigan Zibi Storytellers “Ágimike”

“What means most to me about making the snowshoe is that I know now that my grandfather and grandmother were able to make them and for me to be able to make them now, kind of makes me feel a little bit more connected to them and makes me feel happy.” Watch as the Kitigan Zibi Guardians learn from a traditional knowledge holder the art of “making snowshoes”, also known as “Ágimike”. By acknowledging the significance of Anishinaabe inventions like snowshoes, the Guardians honour the traditions, knowledge, and creativity of their ancestors. This recognition plays a vital role in protecting Indigenous cultural heritage and traditional wisdom, creating a better understanding and appreciation for Indigenous peoples' skills and innovations, many of which are still important tools to this day!