The Fort Nelson Aboriginal Project © copyright 1998 School District 81

Trees - Red Willow

 


Red Willow
Leaves
o dried for smoke in pipe/some as bark

Wood
o toys (whistles)
o utensils, baskets

Bark
o sometimes used for medication (would boil and drink liquid)
 

 

 

 

red willow
Photograph provided by Larry Burke


Bear Berries
(White berries which grow on Red Willow trees.)
- berries were added to dog food (left over meat/fat) to keep them from getting sick (distemper)


young cottonwood
Basket provided by the Fort Nelson Friendship Centre
 

 

 

 

Handmade redwood willow bowl - made by weaving willow together.