Baseline Value: TEAMWORK
It takes teamwork to go on a canoe journey, from the acquisition of the wood to make it to the crafting of the watercraft, to the destination, which carries food to the people.
First Nation Foundation's Xsoo (Canoe) program is all about teamwork and working together. Through the Xaoo program, FNF teams up with other like-minded organizations and entities serving the community.
Goals for the Xsoo (Canoe) program is to serve the unhoused, marginalized, and action points within your community.
Culture Guardians advocate for community team building and work with other organizations and individuals working in the same sector
FNF would will participate in annual Canoe Journeys.
Canoe making by 83 year old elder, Chief Eli Milton, aka Sim'oogit Gwin'haada'neex.
Film produced by FNF edited by Alienaftermint Media.
https://youtu.be/nslaCmXLErI?si=0RaJ_SKv2FFox8TL
Here are pictures of Eli Milton's work on tool making and bentwood box making and canoe making.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/11WtFbcVunKETBiwJGCagOZbfwvj9RdbV
