08/22/2025
This summer we travelled across three communities in the Sahtú. 5 weeks in Deline, 2 weeks in Tulita and this final week in Fort Good Hope. We’re calling it the Sah-tour. So many memories and learning moments!
We were blown away this week having 9-10 Elders join us ever day here in Fort Good Hope, sharing stories, their language and their incredible laughter. Both us and the youth felt privileged to be in their presence over these past 6 days. We learned how to make and set string rabbit snares, Wilfred caught a rabbit and taught us how to butcher it, make stew and dry the skin. We heard stories of rabbit skin clothing and blankets and had the treat of cutting up and cooking Coney and Whitefish in filets, dry fish and the whole fish cooked right on the fire. We learned many new medicines; different ways to use ones we already knew and heard many stories of how our traditional medicines cured many diseases, injuries and sicknesses and even kept people living until 106 years old. Our traditional way of life is beautiful, rich and awe-inspiring! We are so grateful to the Elders, Wilfred, Lucy, Paula, Margaret, Vicky, John, Joe, Ernest, Michel and several others who stopped by. To the youth, Zari, Charity, Isibelle, Valerie and Nevaeh- you were kind, studious and so much fun! We hope to work with you all again in the future!
Finally, a big Máhsi Cho to Bianca and Tommy!! None of this would have been possible without the two of you and your commitment to the Elders and youth. Until next time!
