On March 21st, The Western Star newspaper broke a story of a “Treasured gift gone: Woman loses seal skin purse at border”. Nora Fitzgerald’s story

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On March 21st, The Western Star newspaper broke a story of a “Treasured gift gone: Woman loses seal skin purse at border”. Nora Fitzgerald’s story
The Environment and Minister responsible for Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Leona Aglukkaq is in Geneva appealing the World Trade Organization (WTO) ban of Canadian Seal
Marjorie Dempster is the artist behind the Pebble Beach Studio at Plum Point, NL on Great Northern Peninsula. We are lucky to have such talent
I’ve always loved trimming the Christmas tree. I remember around the 20th or 21st of December going with my father to cut it. He would
I’m a believer in all things rural, including the seal harvest. I wear my father’s seal skin boots that are more than
The tradition of making sealskin boots has been around since seals inhabited the waters along the Strait of Belle Isle. For generations those who came
The Town of Flower’s Cove on the Great Northern Peninsula, is formerly known as French Island Harbour, as it too is steeped in French history
Sealing has been a necessity on the Great Northern Peninsula. It is still practiced today and with it continues traditional seal skin boot making. The
Last Sunday, I had left my home to drive to grandmother’s house in Nameless Cove for a big turkey dinner on Easter Sunday. Driving through
As we celebrate the season of giving, I still believe the best presents are not the ones that can be bought on-line or at some
Seals are a valuable natural resource, and the seal harvest is an economic mainstay for numerous rural communities in Atlantic Canada, Quebec and the North. As
Snowshoeing in the great outdoors on the Great Northern Peninsula is a favourite pastime for many residents. I decided that this is an activity my
I am the proud owner of two pairs of sealskin moccasins or slippers as well as other sealskin products. Some people have seen me wearing
There is a rite of passage for those who visit Newfoundland & Labrador and want to be an honorary citizen – this ritual is known
My father was a sealer. He would prepare the seal skins over a several week process, soak them in chopped pieces of bark and ensure
There is snow on the ground and a crisp chill in the air – already this season appears to be one that promises a more
NEW WEBSITE: http://www.gnpcrafts.ca GNP Craft Producers Launch New Website: http://www.gnpcraft.com Visit them for a unique offering as they specialize in sealskin products. Products are locally
While everyone awaits the development of a local seal flipper food stand., I will share with you all a Newfoundland Seal Flipper Pie Recipe: Ingredients:
GNP Craft Producers of Shoal Cove East, NL has a unique offering. They are situated just minutes north of the Town of Flower’s Cove in
Why are we not serving up Seal Flippers throughout the summer season? Moose Burgers, Moose Stew and Caribou Steak have made the menus of some
Dear Ellen Degeneres – I am deeply disappointed that you have chosen to become the latest celebrity to advocate against the Canadian Seal Hunt, joining forces with PETA
2010 was acclaimed a year to build on experiences in Rural Newfoundland & Labrador. It is critical to reflect on past traditions and activities we
The tour began at 8:30 AM at the docks in St. Pierre. We previously purchased our tickets at the Tourist Information Office the previous day for
It was nearly a decade ago, during a high school French trip in May 2001, since my feet touched the soil of St. Pierre. I