5 record(s) found in the location "Dehcho Region" (multi-year projects are grouped):
Not seeing the results you want? Tryadvanced search.

Métis moose hair tufting: revival of a tradition
Principal Investigator: Wenzel, Abra
Licensed Year(s): 2019
Summary: First, to provide detail and understanding to moose hair tufted objects housed at the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre. Second, demonstrate how women’s embroidery critically underpins their role in communities throughout history. Third, to provide a forum where women can learn from each other and practice tufting. Finally, and ultimately, the development and dissemination of moose hair tuf...


A narrative of women's crafts, learning and cultural identity
Principal Investigator: Gauthier, Brenda
Licensed Year(s): 2012
Summary: The objectives of this research project are: 1. to understand how the women who are participating in this research learned their crafts, 2. to explore how this knowledge is/was transferred to them, 3. to discuss how artisans of a traditional craft impact the community, and 4. to reconnect with the traditional crafts I grew up with and learn from their experiences as artisans. Focus Group. ...


Research into Traditional and Contemporary Forms/Methods of Hide Tanning and Porcupine Quill Work
Principal Investigator: Baillargeon, Morgan
Licensed Year(s): 1991
Summary: The research will address issues pertaining to the endangerment of traditional art forms and practices specific to hide tanning and porcupine quill work. Additionally, the researcher will examine the difficulty in obtaining raw materials and the social implications related to the loss of these art forms....


Arts and Crafts: Women and Their Work
Principal Investigator: Fogwill, Lynn
Licensed Year(s): 1988
Summary: Ms. Lynn Fogwill conducted interviews with women in the seven communities, as well as consulted with GNWT Department of Economic Development representatives, crafts co-ops, crafts societies, aborginal women's associations and the NWT Advisory Council on the Status of Women to analyse arts and crafts activities as they affect women. They were asked about their current situation, their problems,and...


Licence #5140
Principal Investigator: Hail, Barbara
Licensed Year(s): 1985
Summary: To document the Colcleugh Collection of native crafts in preparation for a major catalogue of subarctic holdings....


TOTAL PAGES: 1