Whose Idea Was it?

Anishinabeg Elders
June 28, 2011
Pikogan

When my children were born, I never needed Pampers."

Une aînée, Anishinabe

Nature is generous, as long as you respect it, know how to use it and take the time to do so. Whose idea was it to work on moose hide, make it into sinew and use it to make snowshoes or carrying straps? Who first used hare skins to provide their family with blankets, mittens and stockings? Who was the first to use a bone to tan an animal's leather? Who was the first to use sphagnum to keep their baby dry? And who will do all of this when speed will have overwhelmed patience?