WHAT:

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5 Day Hide Tanning Camp where we learn how to traditionally brain / smoke tan white tail deer hide to create beautiful soft smoked suede/ buckskin. 

 

Each person will receive their own hide to work on and bring home the completed smoked buckskin they tanned themselves at the end!

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We will be working outdoors in the elements, rain or shine

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Hide tanning is a physically and emotionally demanding process. It is a rewarding life affirming process that connects us to our ancestors & our deer kin. 

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Participants will be encouraged to go at their own pace and take breaks. We will help each other complete our hides.

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~ PLEASE READ FULL DETAILS BELOW BEFORE APPLYING ~ 

(Same details as registration form)

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WHO:

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Anyone is welcome to apply! Priority given to Indigenous folks and 2SLGBTQIA+ folks

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CAMP DATES:

 

Saturday July 11th - Wednesday July 15th

 

10am - 6pm Daily 

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CAMP LOCATION: 

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Instructor's Home in Sheguiandah, Manitoulin Island, ON 

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(10 minute drive from Little Current) 

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INCLUDES:

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- Catered lunch (hearty healthy lunches provided on site)

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- Refreshments  

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- 5 days of in-depth hide tanning instruction in a small group setting

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-Hands-on learning the steps involved in traditional brain tanning deer hide 

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- One-on-one instruction

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- 1 White tail deer hide per person to be completed at hide camp and go home with each learner

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- All required hide tanning tools, equipment & materials needed for deer hide tanning 

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- Opportunity to take photos of the process, tools & equipment used 

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- Hide theory interwoven 

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- Daily Q & A's

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- Indoor bathroom & kitchen access 

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DOES NOT INCLUDE:

 

- Breakfast or Dinner (Only lunch is included)

 

- Camping or overnight accommodations on site

 

*There are campgrounds, motels, hotels & air bnb's near the camp location (a list of local accommodations will be sent upon confirming your spot)

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INSTRUCTOR:

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Deer & moose hide tanner Hunter Cascagnette (they/ them/ theirs)

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I'm a queer non-binary person with mixed Georgian Bay Métis & French, Scottish, British Settler ancestry

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Come learn with me at my home on beautiful Mnidoo Mnising (Manitoulin Island)!

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I’ve been tanning since 2017 and teaching the skill since 2019. I'm looking forward to sharing my knowledge & deep love for this rich ancestral art form!

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Please note: I use gender neutral they/ them / theirs pronouns. Please familiarize yourself with how to use these pronouns before attending.

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HIDE CAMP COST: 

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Total Cost: $880 / person (includes catered lunch cost)

 

Cost Breakdown:

 

Hide Camp Fee: $750/ person ($150/ day for 5 days) 

 

Catered Lunches: $130/ person ($26/ lunch for 5 days)

 

Upon being offered a spot a non refundable $200 deposit is required. 

 

The remaining $680 camp fee will be due on June 19th

 

*Alternative payment plan available to pay in smaller instalments (email to ask about this)

 

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CAMP SIZE:

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There will be 6 learners + 1 instructor

 

This will be a small intimate learning environment with plenty of 1:1 instruction

 

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SAFER SPACE:

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We will be co-creating safer space. While we are all learning and evolving, this space will be upholding anti-oppression ways of being

 

YES to:

-Being kind & respectful towards one another

-Learning together 

-Laughter

-Helping each other

-Working in a good way

-Queer, Trans & Enby joy 

-Indigenous joy 

-BIPOC joy

-Acknowledging we are on Anishinabek Territories 

-Respecting Indigenous knowledge being shared 

-Centering access needs

-Caring for the land, water & our animal kin 

 

NO to:

-Racism

-Sexism

-Homophobia

-Transphobia

-Ableism

-Fatphobia   

-Misogyny

 

 

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APPLICATION PROCESS:

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The first 6 people to apply who are a good fit for the camp will be offered spots by email, so please apply ASAP and check your email!

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Unfortunately, not everyone who applies will be offered a spot as space is limited. There will be a waitlist incase space opens up. 

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People who are offered a spot will have 7 days to confirm by email and send their $200 deposit.

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If I don't hear back, a reminder email will be sent 48 hours beforehand, after that your spot will be offered to the next person on the waitlist

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LOCATION PHYSICAL ACCESSIBILITY:

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The outdoor space we'll be tanning in is flat and wheelchair accessible. Half of the space is on gravel and half is on grass.

 

However, the space does not have a wheelchair accessible bathroom. If you use mobility aids and need a wheelchair accessible bathroom, I think we can figure something out on site, please reach out. 

 

If you have any specific questions about accessibility please email: 

medicines.from.the.land@gmail.com 

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~ THANK YOU FOR READING !!! ~

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Registration Form Link: 

https://forms.gle/bLifdZdZPuBDJWQP7

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CONTACT: 

Hunter Cascagnette (They/ Them/ Theirs) 

 

medicines.from.the.land@gmail.com 

 

If you have questions about camp, please email me