seal – Live Rural Newfoundland & Labrador

USA should not confiscate our seal products: Mitchelmore

March 29, 2015 Live Rural NL

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

Canada appealing WTO ban on seal products

March 17, 2014 Live Rural NL

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

Local Culture Depicted at Pebble Beach Studio

March 17, 2014 Live Rural NL

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

A Rural Newfoundland Christmas Tree – Salt Cod Drying on the Line

December 23, 2013 Live Rural NL

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

Rural Roots, including Seal Hunt Proudly on Display at MHA Mitchelmore’s Office

December 19, 2013 Live Rural NL

I’m a believer in all things rural, including the seal harvest. I wear my father’s seal skin boots that are more than

Preparing the Seal Skin

October 12, 2013 Live Rural NL

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

A Billion+ Reasons to Visit the Town of Flower’s Cove

July 13, 2013 Live Rural NL

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

BUY LOCAL – GNP Seal skin craft shop has new product

June 29, 2013 Live Rural NL

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

Seals on the Ice

April 7, 2013 Live Rural NL

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

Giving the Gift of something Handmade cannot be Beat

December 30, 2012 Live Rural NL

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

Show Your Support for the Canadian Seal Hunt

October 29, 2012 Live Rural NL

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

Sealskin Snowshoes – Perfect for the Great Outdoors

February 3, 2012 Live Rural NL

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

Get Your Own Sealskin Slippers at www.gnpcraft.com

January 29, 2012 Live Rural NL

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

A Royal Screech-In from the woods

January 28, 2012 Live Rural NL

There is a rite of passage for those who visit Newfoundland & Labrador and want to be an honorary citizen – this ritual is known

MHA visits GNP Crafts – Purchases Seal Skin Products

January 24, 2012 Live Rural NL

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

Sealskin Slippers for Christmas?

November 23, 2011 Live Rural NL

There is snow on the ground and a crisp chill in the air – already this season appears to be one that promises a more

GNP Craft Producers Launches Website – Shoal Cove East, NL

July 26, 2011 Live Rural NL

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

Newfoundland Seal Flipper Pie Recipe

July 3, 2011 Live Rural NL

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 Has Unique Offering

June 2, 2011 Live Rural NL

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

A Seal Flipper Foodstand?

May 21, 2011 Live Rural NL

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

Live Rural NL retaliates against Ellen’s stance of “Stop Seal Hunting in Canada”

April 7, 2011 Live Rural NL

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