The Art of Preparing Meat

Winnie Saganash
June 16, 2011
Waswanipi

"We start with the heart."

Winnie Saganash, Eeyou

Preparing wild meat is an art and a science. Rituals and animals must be respected, actions must be learned and carried out in the right order. One must have extensive knowledge of the anatomy of animals to avoid waste. All these tasks, which go far beyond basic survival, are performed by women like Winnie Saganash. Thanks to them and the hunters, families and communities can enjoy nature’s generosity and eat moose, caribou, beaver, hare and partridge.