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Most moms with new babies are delighted with modern technologies: diaper genies, bottle heaters, that fancy new stroller. And while Anna Cousins appreciates convenience, she’s not like most moms: “When Talon was born, I wanted him to know about his history and do those traditional teachings: I want to carry him with a cradle board (traditional indigenous baby carrier) and …
Ronin and Silas Banu are having a pretty special summer: between teething on raw potatoes and learning to walk in the Fort Courtyard, these twin one-year-old volunteers are having adventures that other modern toddlers won’t have. Interestingly, historic children probably wouldn’t either! “Twins were very uncommon in the fur-trade,” says their Mom, Laura, “It was just as likely that a …
Winter is here for a while yet, so Fort Edmonton Park is taking our cue from the Groundhog and getting out in the snow! Our Education Coordinator, Natalie shares what you need to know about the ages old activity of Snowshoeing: Snowshoeing has a long history; dating perhaps as far back to 6000 B.C in Central Asia. As I train …
