<p>In this episode, Cheryl and Kay discuss their favourite time of year: birch bark harvesting! They explore why harvesting the bark doesn't kill the birch trees,  the amazing way the trees heal themselves, and share tips about harvesting the most quill-able bark. They also chat about  how Mi’kmaq harvesting protocols are based on Indigenous science. </p>

In this episode, Cheryl and Kay discuss their favourite time of year: birch bark harvesting! They explore why harvesting the bark doesn't kill the birch trees, the amazing way the trees heal themselves, and share tips about harvesting the most quill-able bark. They also chat about how Mi’kmaq harvesting protocols are based on Indigenous science.

<p>In this episode, Cheryl and Kay discuss their favourite time of year: birch bark harvesting! They explore why harvesting the bark doesn't kill the birch trees,&nbsp; the amazing way the trees heal themselves, and share tips about harvesting the most quill-able bark. They also chat about&nbsp; how Mi’kmaq harvesting protocols are based on Indigenous science.&nbsp;</p>

Let's talk about birch, baby!

Join a group of Mi'kmaq porcupine quill workers as they share the stories behind their art. Every week, Cheryl and Kay come together to talk about their experiences as contemporary quillers using traditional techniques. Episodes will share tales about harvesting, learning how to create traditional designs, and what happens when you ran out of materials during the middle of winter.

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