Skins & Furs

Sim'oogit Israel Sgat'iin, Gisk'ansnaat Laxgibuu
Royal BC Musuem PN#11430

Although bear skin robes similar to this were common, Sim'oogit Sgat'iin was the only Nisga'a with the hereditary right to wear a robe made from the fur of a silver-tipped grizzly.

Preparing Furs Sewing Mirrors Weaving
Ways Nisga'a Wove Plain Twining Cedar bark Other materials

See a slide show of ancient Nisga'a artifacts.

Nisga'a Treaty - This is where you can get the Nisga'a Treaty documentation.

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