Cedar Branches (Giizhik) is traditionally used for prayer, healing and protection.
The Cedar box is used in ceremonial practices within the Indigenous community. Giizhik (Cedar Branches} is one ofthe four sacred medicines used traditionally by the Indigenous people. Other sacred medicines include: Tobacco (Asemaa), Sage (Bashkodejiibik), and Sweetgrass
(Wiingashk).
The Cedar box is used to protect and store sacred items such as ceremonial items, feathers, and other tokens such as jewelry and regalia. Cedar wood is a natural insect repellent with properties that protect against insects and pests, ensuring sacred items are kept in good condition.
These particular Cedar Boxes assembled by learners are to learn history, authenticity of material and there uses and for keepsake.
1. Lay out all the materials.
2. Put the 2 pieces of cedar planks together (rounded edges facing on outside of box} with concaved plank as the bottom piece and other flat piece on top.
3. Screw on the hinges to the cedar planks in the pre-drilled holes indicated on back of planks top and bottom.
4. Screw on the 2 piece latch in the space indicated on planks, latch with hook on top and other part on bottom.
5. Close latch.
MATERIALS INCLUDED
Written Material (History, Instructions, Curriculum Outcome)
2 (Two) - 18" x 3.5" x 1.5" Cedar Planks with pre-hole screw markings
2 (Two) - Hinges (back of box)
1 (One) - Latch top and bottom piece
12 (Twelve) - Mini Screws
1 (One) - Phillips screwdriver
MATERIALS NOT INCLUDED
Varnish - Cedar box can be varnished on for their prevenance. (Optional)
Paint - Cedar box can be drawn or painted. (Optional)
Brushes
Curriculum Outcome
History
Science
Language
Biology
Geology
Numeracy
Social Studies
Culture
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