Anchored Podcast Ep. 171: Woniya Thibeault on Tanning Hides and the "Alone" TV Show

Woniya Thibeault has spent her life studying ancestral skills. As the owner of Buckskin Revolution , she teaches classes and workshops, sharing her belief in the coexistence of humans and nature. In this episode of Anchored , Woniya and I discuss the desire to live off-grid, tanning deer hides and her remarkable experience on the popular tv show, Alone. Outline of This Episode [3:15] Woniya has spent a lot of time learning ancestral skills [7:45] A skills gathering opened her mind [14:34] Why she chose to participate in the Alone show [26:56] How she survived so long alone in the Arctic [34:29] How did she stay warm and sheltered during her time in the Arctic? [43:25] Community was a huge part of our ancestors’ lives [44:20] What do people not know about sewing buckskin? [51:02] How does Woniya feel aobut cultural appropriation? [57:22] Wearing buckskin is much different than wearing cloth This episode is brought to you by Brownells ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices