Aen Natoonikayhk
Research
Enn Fleur aen Natoonikayhk
Ethnobotanical Experimental Research
Ethnobotanical research includes the identification and harvesting of wild plants for the purpose of producing concoctions and infusions for medicinal and spiritual applications. poor li moond is also interested in preparations for culinary use and consults recorded recipes, ethnographies, several ethnobotanical indices, and folklore for references.
Chaga (Inonotus obliquus) is a high-power immune booster. It is found in cold climates and has been used for millennia in traditional medicine. Ötzi (the ice man) was found with a hunk of chaga in his pouch: whether for medicinal purposes, for tinder or both is unknown. This specimen is located at poor li moond.
Monotropa uniflora L. or Indian Pipe. The entire plant was used as a medicine: Ani’-Yun’wiya (Cherokee nation) used the root as a pediatric aide for epilepsy; Nîhithaw (Woodland Cree) chewed the stem and flower for toothaches; and dried powdered stems were applied to open sores by Tkʼemlúps te Secwépemc (Thompson). It is found worldwide in moist wooded areas and uses range from culture to culture. The plant is also an indicator of the coming season’s mushroom yield. The specimen in the photo was located at poor li moond.
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Sphagnum sp.: also known as just moss was commonly used for diapering babies; on the other hand, it was also used for tea. Photo by Don Henke
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Vaccinium vitis-idaea or Mountain Cranberry. This fruit is prised for its versatility. It can be eaten raw or juiced to sooth the common cold or sore throat. Other uses include beverages, deserts and preserves (stored in fat or with meat). Photo by Don Henke.
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Cleaning ventriculi (gizzards). This one has led shot embedded in the wall. Photo by Don Henke
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Quartzite crystal found in a goose ventriculus. Photo by Don Henke
Enn Rosh aen Nwayzoo Natoonikayhk
Gastrolith Research
The laboratory collects gastroliths or gizzard stones. Hunters have been of great help by donating gizzards from their hunts for research. Over two hundred samples from three migratory species: Anas platyrynchos (Mallard), Anser albifrons (Specklebelly), and Branta canadensis (Canada Goose) have been donated. Research includes comparing excavated pebble amulets and fetishes of ancient peoples and searching for evidence in ethnologies and folklore that may reveal their purpose in the archaeological context from which they were found.
Hunters, fishermen, guides and trappers who are interested in donating to this research, or for more information please contact Anita via email or text.
Taanday kawiikihk/Mail
P.O. Box 72,
Traytown, NL A0G 4K0
Ooshipayha/Email
anita@poorlimoond.ca
djh@poorlimoond.ca
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