Birch Bark Biting | Indigenous Stories

Introduce students to the art of birch bark biting, a traditional Indigenous practice where thin strips of birch bark are bitten to create intricate designs. North Dakota artist Denise Lajimodiere shares her passion for this ancient Ojibwe-Cree art through workshops as well as her poetry. Encourage students to learn about this and other Indigenous art forms and explore the ways in which art can reflect the values and traditions of a culture.