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Canoe building sites are often identified by two parallel lines of large rocks,
which were used to weight the building frame. These sites would be difficult for
archaeologists to interpret were it not for the guidance of Dogrib elders. Such
sites offer important clues about how the Dogrib people lived through the centuries
in which they built birchbark canoes. Since canoe building was a labour intensive
process and often required several families working together for two weeks or
more, canoe-building sites are often located near important spring camping locations.
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| Harry Simpson beside 2 lines of canoe rocks (Tom Andrews/PWNHC) | |
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