What People Wore

In this photo Jennifer Tait is wearing a dress similar in style to those worn by Nisga'a women of long ago
Summer

Woman wore sleeveless dresses made of light leather. The dresses were loose and comfortable and came down to just below their knees.

Men wore shorts made from wool.

Both men and woman wore low cut moccasins made from elk or mule deer.

Winter

Both men and woman wore hodded robes made from heavy fur. They also wore knee high moccasins, fur hats and mittens. Both moccosins were made of leather and lined rabbit fur.

Marmot pelts were often used as linings. The furs was left on and was worn on the inside.

Woman wore extra skirts in the winter.

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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