Elk's Offering Wool Blanket – North Winds Series tote The Tsimshian people have understood

The Tsimshian people have understood since time immemorial that humans are not separate from the natural world

The lifeline

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we give gifts as a way to wish others well on their journey ahead

Elk's Offering Wool Blanket – North Winds Series tote The Tsimshian people have understoodIn a balanced world, everything gives. The sun gives its warmth and the cloud gives its rain to the plants below so they can grow. The plants give themselves to the elk, which eats them and grows strong. The elk gives his body to the hunter, nourishing a family of grateful humans. The hunter gives his time and skill to his community, sharing the gift of food with all. And the community gives their care and respect back to the earth, so it can continue