Over a two year period, Haida artisan Saaduuts, who had rediscovered his culture after a long absence from his native community, taught a group of elementary and middle school students at Altarenative School 1 in Seattle, how to carve a traditional cedar canoe by hand. Then the group journeyed to Saaduuts Childhood home of Hydaburg Alaska, where they gave the canoe to the community.
Over a two year period, Haida artisan Saaduuts, who had rediscovered his culture after a long absence from his native community, taught a group of elementary and middle school students at Altarenative School 1 in Seattle, how to carve a traditional cedar canoe by hand. Then the group journeyed to Saaduuts Childhood home of Hydaburg Alaska, where they gave the canoe to the community. A Haida youngster tests the canoe.
Over a two year period, Haida artisan Saaduuts, who had rediscovered his culture after a long absence from his native community, taught a group of elementary and middle school students at Altarenative School 1 in Seattle, how to carve a traditional cedar canoe by hand. Then the group journeyed to Saaduuts Childhood home of Hydaburg Alaska, where they gave the canoe to the community. A Haida elder with her traditional carved staff.
