SITB has been invited to participate in the Aboriginal Day Celebrations at Sainte Marie among the Hurons again this year. Looking forward to another great week of events, drumming, dancers and meeting people from all over Canada and the World. Drop in and say Hi and join in the fun! June 21-25. 2017.


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Dr. Ferri has asked Darrell Markewitz to fashion two copper axe blades. Crafting will commence April 2017. Watch for production photographs. By the Hammer and the Hand The Wareham Forge RR#2, Proton Station, On Canada N0C 1L0 Established in 1992, the Wareham Forge stresses the use of traditional blacksmithing techniques to create objects of enduring quality. Durable steel is heated in a coal forge and then worked with a hammer to create forms and textures no other method can duplicate. The hand that guides the hammer belongs to Darrell Markewitz, who has been working with forged...


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Thanks to everyone who came out to see us at Sainte Marie over the last 3 weekends for the First Light celebrations. As usual it was an amazing event with great stories, drumming and re-enactments. Special thanks to Matt and Emily from Historia Forge for showing Dan and I the basics of blacksmithing. Looking forward to next year's event!


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SITB was glad to participate again this year in the Legacy of Champlain festival in Penetanguishene Ontario.


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Staffing from Survival in the Bush, Inc., directed by Dr. Gino Ferri, designed and built an authentic and fully operational "Wigwam Village" that was specifically made operational for the Town of Penetanguishene's festival to commemorate the 400 years since Champlain's landing in Ontario. Survival in the Bush, Inc. staffing were in period buckskin clothing, acting as interpreters, demonstrating primitive living skills, and representing the early coureur de bois fur traders. The Rendez-Vous Champlain Juy 31, 2015 to August 02, 2015 Festival in the Town of Penetanguishene was a wonderful...


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Sarah Klages, one of our steadfast and environmentally conscious Instructors, lost her battle with cancer. Sarah passed away peacefully on Monday February 2, 2015. Our Survival in the Bush, Inc., family mourns the loss of beloved Sarah. She will always be appreciated for her beautiful presence, generous nature, and infinite compassion. Sarah is survived by her loving husband Joe; her newborn baby Thomas; her hardworking and devoted parents, Mike and Wendy Reid; and her altruistic and gentle sister, Dr. Heather Reid. Sarah and her Dad, Mike, gave to us a special poem that will be forever...


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SITB has been invited to the All "Things Canadian Event" hosted by the Town of Penetanguishene on June 28 and 29. We will have our courier du bois encampment setup with displays of furs, plants and fire starting demonstrations. Come out and enjoy a great weekend.


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Survival in the Bush, Inc. has been invited to present our 17th Century courier de bois encampment again for 2013! Visit us at Ste. Marie Among the Huron in Midland, Ontario to see and participate in our interactive displays. We will have demonstrations of fire-starting techniques, wild plants, furs, tisanes and teas for sampling.


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Join us for the 2013 Aboriginal Day celebrations June 21-23 at Ste. Marie Among the Huron in Midland Ontario. SITB will be there demonstrating Fire starting techniques, cordage making, wild edibles and displays of crafts and furs. More information about the festival is available on the Ste. Marie website at: http://www.saintemarieamongthehurons.on.ca/sm/en/SpecialEvents/NationalAboriginalDay/index.htm


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SITB will be leading a 2 day winter survival simulation for Seneca College Aviation students January 11-13, 2013. Over 50 students will be participating in the weekend course designed to provide them first hand experience in group leadership and managing the 5 priorities of survival in a wilderness setting.


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