Trevor Snook
Raised in a family of crafters, this artisan developed a deep respect for traditional practices and a commitment to using every part of the annual moose harvest to honour the animal’s life. What began with making rawhide moose calls used during family hunts led to a passion for working with rawhide. Much of this knowledge was learned from local Elders in and around Fort McMurray, whose willingness to share teachings has greatly influenced their craft.
A pair of childhood snowshoes, now over 40 years old — became the inspiration for learning how to weave snowshoes. Today, they create traditional Bear Paw snowshoes using laminated birch frames, a thoughtful choice due to the shortage of local trees following the 2016 wildfire. By laminating, they are able to maximize each tree and minimize waste.
Rooted in a love for the land and what the Creator provides, their work is shaped by a lifetime spent in the forests of Fort McMurray, a place where hunting, fishing, and passing teachings on to their daughter, Hailey, continues. Through crafting and art, they inspire Indigenous youth and adults alike to reconnect with traditional skills, blending creativity and culture to strengthen connections to the land.
Snowshoes with hide lace Workshop:
Friday September 12, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday September 13, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Learn to create your own snowshoes with hide lace before the winter.
Open to people ages 12 and up.
Hide Moose Call Workshop:
Sunday September 14, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Learn to create your moose call with moose hide before the hunting season.
Open to people ages 6 and up.