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Figure 1. Dechinta In the bush. Photo & Text by J. MacDiarmid. Format by J. Luccock. Produced by: Program Development Division Department of Education Government of the Northwest Territories Yellowknife N.W.T. (1973).
"Camp Tent: Camp tents are usually carried in the toboggan, as is the stove and other accessories. When a location is chosen for the camp, the tents are erected over a base of spruce boughs and the stove is installed with the stove-pipe wending its way out of the tent through the roof. A rim of aluminum is sewn around the stove-pipe opening in the tent, thus preventing the canvas from burning. Wood is collected and cut and soon the tent is pleasantly warm. The camp stove in this picture was made from a ten gallon drum. Sleeping bags and blankets serve as seats."
Figure 2. Dechinta In the bush. Photo & Text by J. MacDiarmid. Format by J. Luccock. Produced by: Program Development Division Department of Education Government of the Northwest Territories Yellowknife N.W.T. (1973).
"Making Snowshoes (A): In making a pair of snowshoes the frames must first be fashioned to the correct size of the person using them. The cross pieces at the front and back of the snowshoe give extra support and are used in attaching the babiche to the frame. Luizon is measuring a cross piece. He uses his fingers and a trained eye to determine the exact length of the support."
Figure 3. Dechinta In the bush. Photo & Text by J. MacDiarmid. Format by J. Luccock. Produced by: Program Development Division Department of Education Government of the Northwest Territories Yellowknife N.W.T. (1973).
"Bundle of Spruce Boughs: One of the responsibilities of the wife in camp is to ensure that the family tent is kept neat and comfortable. Part of her duty involves the making of the spruce bough rug which lines the floor and dug-out sides of the tent. In this picture one can see the spruce boughs bundled in a blanket ready to be used. It is usually the wife's responsibility to collect and arrange the branches."
Figure 4. Dechinta In the bush. Photo & Text by J. MacDiarmid. Format by J. Luccock. Produced by: Program Development Division Department of Education Government of the Northwest Territories Yellowknife N.W.T. (1973).
"Lunch: At a deserted mine, not far from camp, these children take time out from play to enjoy a lunch of dried meat, pemmican and tea."
Figure 5. Dechinta In the bush. Photo & Text by J. MacDiarmid. Format by J. Luccock. Produced by: Program Development Division Department of Education Government of the Northwest Territories Yellowknife N.W.T. (1973).
"Camp: When a camp is set-up in the bush, suitable tent poles are collected, a water hole is dug, and platforms to be used as meat caches are erected. Each family head chooses a location for the tent and immediately the developing camp is a hive of activity. Camps are always located on the shores of a lake or river, for easy access to water and travel routes."
Figure 6. Dechinta In the bush. Photo & Text by J. MacDiarmid. Format by J. Luccock. Produced by: Program Development Division Department of Education Government of the Northwest Territories Yellowknife N.W.T. (1973).
"Playtime (A): Most playtime activities for the children in a camp are in some way preparatory for adult activities. Here Jimmy can be seen constructing a play house of branches and spruce boughs. The branches in the structure are lashed together and nailed for better support."
Figure 7. Dechinta In the bush. Photo & Text by J. MacDiarmid. Format by J. Luccock. Produced by: Program Development Division Department of Education Government of the Northwest Territories Yellowknife N.W.T. (1973).
"Making a Fire: When travelling in the bush, stopping for tea is an important break. Whoever stops first has the responsibility of making the fire. Dead spruce branches are used for kindling, with dead spruce trees on top."
Figure 8. Dechinta In the bush. Photo & Text by J. MacDiarmid. Format by J. Luccock. Produced by: Program Development Division Department of Education Government of the Northwest Territories Yellowknife N.W.T. (1973).
"Cutting Firewood: During the day various camp chores are carried out. Here firewood is being cut. Usually dead spruce trees are used but occasionally a green log is burned as the family settles down for the night. The trees are brought into camp from the bush by dog team or a person's shoulders. When the trees have been cut into suitable sizes, some of the pieces are further chopped by axe. Kindling wood and shavings are also prepared for starting the fire in the morning. Usually families carry their own stoves to camp. Some use commercially prepared air-tight stoves and others make their stove from old oil drums. Chimney pipes are also used to funnel the smoke out of the tent."
Figure 1. Dechinta In the bush. Photo & Text by J. MacDiarmid. Format by J. Luccock. Produced by: Program Development Division Department of Education Government of the Northwest Territories Yellowknife N.W.T. (1973).
"Camp Tent: Camp tents are usually carried in the toboggan, as is the stove and other accessories. When a location is chosen for the camp, the tents are erected over a base of spruce boughs and the stove is installed with the stove-pipe wending its way out of the tent through the roof. A rim of aluminum is sewn around the stove-pipe opening in the tent, thus preventing the canvas from burning. Wood is collected and cut and soon the tent is pleasantly warm. The camp stove in this picture was made from a ten gallon drum. Sleeping bags and blankets serve as seats."
Figure 2. Dechinta In the bush. Photo & Text by J. MacDiarmid. Format by J. Luccock. Produced by: Program Development Division Department of Education Government of the Northwest Territories Yellowknife N.W.T. (1973).
"Making Snowshoes (A): In making a pair of snowshoes the frames must first be fashioned to the correct size of the person using them. The cross pieces at the front and back of the snowshoe give extra support and are used in attaching the babiche to the frame. Luizon is measuring a cross piece. He uses his fingers and a trained eye to determine the exact length of the support."
Figure 3. Dechinta In the bush. Photo & Text by J. MacDiarmid. Format by J. Luccock. Produced by: Program Development Division Department of Education Government of the Northwest Territories Yellowknife N.W.T. (1973).
"Bundle of Spruce Boughs: One of the responsibilities of the wife in camp is to ensure that the family tent is kept neat and comfortable. Part of her duty involves the making of the spruce bough rug which lines the floor and dug-out sides of the tent. In this picture one can see the spruce boughs bundled in a blanket ready to be used. It is usually the wife's responsibility to collect and arrange the branches."
Figure 4. Dechinta In the bush. Photo & Text by J. MacDiarmid. Format by J. Luccock. Produced by: Program Development Division Department of Education Government of the Northwest Territories Yellowknife N.W.T. (1973).
"Lunch: At a deserted mine, not far from camp, these children take time out from play to enjoy a lunch of dried meat, pemmican and tea."
Figure 5. Dechinta In the bush. Photo & Text by J. MacDiarmid. Format by J. Luccock. Produced by: Program Development Division Department of Education Government of the Northwest Territories Yellowknife N.W.T. (1973).
"Camp: When a camp is set-up in the bush, suitable tent poles are collected, a water hole is dug, and platforms to be used as meat caches are erected. Each family head chooses a location for the tent and immediately the developing camp is a hive of activity. Camps are always located on the shores of a lake or river, for easy access to water and travel routes."
Figure 6. Dechinta In the bush. Photo & Text by J. MacDiarmid. Format by J. Luccock. Produced by: Program Development Division Department of Education Government of the Northwest Territories Yellowknife N.W.T. (1973).
"Playtime (A): Most playtime activities for the children in a camp are in some way preparatory for adult activities. Here Jimmy can be seen constructing a play house of branches and spruce boughs. The branches in the structure are lashed together and nailed for better support."
Figure 7. Dechinta In the bush. Photo & Text by J. MacDiarmid. Format by J. Luccock. Produced by: Program Development Division Department of Education Government of the Northwest Territories Yellowknife N.W.T. (1973).
"Making a Fire: When travelling in the bush, stopping for tea is an important break. Whoever stops first has the responsibility of making the fire. Dead spruce branches are used for kindling, with dead spruce trees on top."
Figure 8. Dechinta In the bush. Photo & Text by J. MacDiarmid. Format by J. Luccock. Produced by: Program Development Division Department of Education Government of the Northwest Territories Yellowknife N.W.T. (1973).
"Cutting Firewood: During the day various camp chores are carried out. Here firewood is being cut. Usually dead spruce trees are used but occasionally a green log is burned as the family settles down for the night. The trees are brought into camp from the bush by dog team or a person's shoulders. When the trees have been cut into suitable sizes, some of the pieces are further chopped by axe. Kindling wood and shavings are also prepared for starting the fire in the morning. Usually families carry their own stoves to camp. Some use commercially prepared air-tight stoves and others make their stove from old oil drums. Chimney pipes are also used to funnel the smoke out of the tent."