Repair

[2RG]

We have a canoe that is in bad need of repair. Are there any Indigenous builders on this forum or anyone know of an Indigenous builder that could be recommended? We are in Minnesota. Thank you!

 

[Benson Gray]

The list at the first link below has a variety of options. I'm not sure if any of them would be considered "Indigenous builders." The second link is for an excellent birch bark canoe builder and restorer in Wisconsin who has posted here occasionally. Good luck,

Benson

BuildersSuppliers

Whether you're looking to have a canoe restored, or to find the products or information to restore it yourself, you'll find what you need in our Builders and Suppliers listing.

www.woodencanoe.org

BIRCH BARK CANOES by Ferdy Goode……. {HOME}

I am proud and honored to be part of a very small guild of master birch bark canoe builders and basket makers who keep alive the almost extinct traditional techniques of hand crafting these vessels…

beaverbarkcanoes.wordpress.com

 

[2RG]

Miigwech - thanks!

 

[Dave Wermuth]

Hello, 2RG, I am familiar with Ferdy and his work and his relationship with the Indian community. He has valuable videos and books. I've owned one of his canoes. I would suggest you start there. Ferdy restored a bark canoe owned by Ralph Freese of CAnoebase in Chicago. Ralph specified that the canoe be restored by Ferdy only. There are other fine builders but Ferdy has built close to one hundred canoes and restored others. He knows.
Regards,
Dave

 

[chris pearson]

Ferdy is absolutely your guy!!!!!!! He is king of all things barky.