Traditional Native Basket Weaving with Joe John Sanipass

Basket weaving was a means of survival for Mi'kmaq elder Joe John Sanipass. Here he tells the story of how he became a basket maker and shares the secrets of this age old tradition.

[@karlwada6392]

I’m late to viewing this video, but it brings me a deep satisfaction and much inspiration and drive to renew my interest in working with my local materials. I’m very grateful for the time spent to share this knowledge and artistry.

[@Dwayne707countryliving]

Mr Sanipass makes very nice baskets wish there was more info to contact love this video thanks

[@RaMahUganda]

Just as we deh Gullah Geechee peepo used sweet grass to make deh Fannah and all the baskets fue deh rice we needed.... The same as deh baskets in Sierra Leone in West Africa