Museum Assistance Program Series - Axe Handle
Client:
Tłı̨chǫ Government
Date:
May 26, 2020
In this engaging video from the Museum Assistance Program Series (MAP), community elder Michel Louis Rabesca demonstrates the traditional process of making an axe handle. Produced in collaboration with the Tłı̨chǫ Government, the video offers viewers an in-depth look at the craftsmanship and ancestral knowledge involved in creating this essential tool. Michel walks through each step, from selecting the wood to shaping the handle, before moving on to proper axe handling techniques. This video highlights the significance of elders mentoring the next generation, preserving vital skills, and passing down Indigenous knowledge that connects the community to the land and their heritage.