Some Roots

 

 

 Kupan (Warm Springs) tuukas (Nez Perce), pitse' (Ceour d'Alene) and gathering bags

Cooking, Longhouse, Warm Springs, Oregon

silwiked - "wild potato"

piaxi and luksh - bitterroot

 

 

Pattern Josiah Pinkham discusses the seasonal cycle. (interviewed and edited by Rodney Frey, 2001)

Qwnu'lmkhw - Camas  Listen as Felix Aripa explains the significance of camas, with Raymond Brinkman, James Twoteeth and Kim Matheson. (recorded and edited by John Hartman on June 4, 2001 as part of the Coeur d'ALene Tribes GIS Names-Place Project)

Sqigwits - "Water Potato"  Digging for the Sqigwits - the Water Potato. Students from the Coeur d'Alene Tribal School and the University of Idaho join together in the mud along the shore of Chatcolet Lake (southern end of Lake Coeur d'Alene) to dig the water potato, on the annual Water Potato Day. Comments by Perry Kitt. (recorded by Rodney Frey, October 26, 2001)

Tuukas Josiah Pinkham discusses the lessons associated with the use of the tuukas, digging stick.

Cous Josiah Pinkham discusses the roles of men and women and importance of roots, such as qeqíit and qáaws, which can be made into capkíicey, "Indian cookies."

Grind Josiah Pinkham discusses the use of the píley (grinding stone) and use of powdered salmon and berry foods.

Prep Josiah Pinkham discusses the more modern ways of preparing and storing the foods, and the need to take only what is needed.

 


 

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