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The cedar tree was very important
in the lives of most West Coast First Nations groups. Click on
the boxes below to learn about some of the more common uses of
parts of the cedar.
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bentwood box
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The Wood
The wood of the cedar was
used for: planks, houses, house posts, totem poles,
talking sticks, masks, tools, drums, canoes, bent boxes
and cradles.
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basket
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The Roots
Roots were used to make
cooking baskets, clam baskets and berry picking baskets,
although these items are rarely made today. |
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cedar neckring
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Bark and
Pitch
The bark was woven into
neckrings, baskets, mats and clothes as well as rope,
dip nets and halibut line. |
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