In this episode, Cheryl and Kay discuss their favourite time of year: birch bark harvesting! They explore why harvesting the bark doesn't kill the birch trees, the amazing way the trees heal themselves, and share tips about harvesting the most quill-able bark. They also chat about how Mi’kmaq harvesting protocols are based on Indigenous science.
In this episode, Cheryl and Kay discuss their favourite time of year: birch bark harvesting! They explore why harvesting the bark doesn't kill the birch trees, the amazing way the trees heal themselves, and share tips about harvesting the most quill-able bark. They also chat about how Mi’kmaq harvesting protocols are based on Indigenous science.