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Installing the Decks
The decks are installed next, covering both the bow and stern of the canoe. A
small birchbark roll, sewn to the base of the bow deck, kept water from splashing
inside the canoe. The birchbark roll is a feature unique to the Dogrib canoe.
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Gumming the Seams
At this point, time is taken to collect spruce gum, which is used to seal and waterproof the canoe's seams.
The gum is scraped off tree trunks and then chewed or melted over a fire. The softened gum is applied to the seams and worked into the stitching. The gum hardens once the canoe is placed in water, but will have to be replaced from time to time.
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