Capoco-Lakko, taught me a number of skills to survive in the Florida environment. Short bows, spear fishing, radial fletching, Chickee building and netting. These skills, I have tried to pass along to my children. I would spend summers with my great grandfather at his home near Tate's Hell, so he could teach me, some of my best childhood memories. I also pass along these skills @ a church summer camp when possible. I would have to put things in writing or pic format to pass them along on the forum, as of now I teach them as I was taught, hands on. Capoco-Lakko, is a term of respect for elders within the Creek( or Seminole) tribes. It is used for great uncles, grandfathers, grandmothers or any elder within the same generation as Great grand father. A chickee is a shelter to suit surroundings, style and type dependent on location.
Unfortunately my two biggest talents are picking chiggars and scratching poison ivy. But I would definitely like to spend a couple of days with a master of these arts, thats willing to share his/her knowledge.
For any looking to learn some primitive skills through entertainment, Dual Survival with Dave Canterbury and Cody Lundeen is awesome. Dave is a thrill seeker, but really knows his stuff, but Cody is a full on primitive master, degrees in primitive anthropology, living off the land in Arizona.
GREAT stuff rolled into a very entertaining show.
The skills needed to survive in your area are likely to be easy enough to master. Lots of little tips and tricks that anyone can do. Figuring out what those skills are, what works for you, takes a lot of study and trial and error, or an excellent teacher. Seek special forces wilderness survival trained in your area. Look up the military manuals.
For the really primitive skills that can be done with nothing but harvested materials, find a book on the native american skills of your area.
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I have put in a call to some of the Elders in North Florida to see if they would consider sponsoring a bush craft weekend on their private lands. They are a very private people, easily insulted by white tradition, and one of the last surviving Creek tribes in the South East. They are so traditional, they do not consider Seminoles a tribe, but a blight on the people. If all goes well, I could possibly have News in a month or two, if it goes to council, it could be longer or never.... I hope it doesn't go to council that's not a good sign. Since I am of mixed heritage I can be a member but cannot hold council, it's closed to me. I have every privilege as a tribal member except vote, I hold the same status as the women. That means I get to hang with the ladies while council is in session, I do not count that as a loss. When I have news I will post to this thread and give Stackz a tag, then we can work out details for any one that want to learn. Once the council extends an invitation it stands until council rescinds, so we have time. This process is not to be considered an insult, even as a member, council had to be considered for me to learn the way of the people.
I can sharpen sticks well enough, rig up a shelter, and my stone knapping is barely adequate, but I am accused of being primitive rather frequently, so that has got to qualify for something!
I have put in a call to some of the Elders in North Florida to see if they would consider sponsoring a bush craft weekend on their private lands. They are a very private people, easily insulted by white tradition, and one of the last surviving Creek tribes in the South East. They are so traditional, they do not consider Seminoles a tribe, but a blight on the people. If all goes well, I could possibly have News in a month or two, if it goes to council, it could be longer or never.... I hope it doesn't go to council that's not a good sign. Since I am of mixed heritage I can be a member but cannot hold council, it's closed to me. I have every privilege as a tribal member except vote, I hold the same status as the women. That means I get to hang with the ladies while council is in session, I do not count that as a loss. When I have news I will post to this thread and give Stackz a tag, then we can work out details for any one that want to learn. Once the council extends an invitation it stands until council rescinds, so we have time. This process is not to be considered an insult, even as a member, council had to be considered for me to learn the way of the people.
Man that is cool ! I am going to try to find some of the few remaining Tribal members in my area to see if I could even get close enough to be able to learn some of the things they know.
The Boy Scouts taught me everything I ever wanted to know about Wilderness Survival...and I refer back to the Manual quite often!!
Frankly, if you've got a fair number of Merit Badges, or at least attempted all the Outdoor badges, its far more than the average person knows
The trapping alone was fun as heck!! We set boobytraps for each other
Oh, checked the site...Trapping and Hunting are no longer allowed for basic scouts, but are now part of the Venturing Ranger section... Requirements
Ranger candidates must complete eight challenging core requirements:
First Aid
Emergency Preparedness
Leave No Trace
Land Navigation
Wilderness Survival
Communications
Cooking
Conservation
And four of 18 challenging electives:
Backpacking
Cave Exploring
Cycling/Mountain Biking
Ecology
Equestrian
First Aid
Fishing
Hunting
Lifesaver
Mountaineering
Outdoor Living History
Physical Fitness
Plants and Wildlife
Project COPE
Scuba
Shooting Sports
Watercraft
Winter Sports
Heck, half the fun of being in a Scout Troop was doing the same stuff as the older scouts...now it looks like they separate 'em...bleah.
Ah well, Scouting is still some of the best all-around training anyone can ever receive!!
Hrm..also looks like the Explorer Scout program which got me interested in Firefighting at a young age is gone as well...Bummer.
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The boy scouts are a great organization. My cousin, Robbie was a member and had learned a great deal during his time with them. Robbie had multiple sclerosis and was not suppose to live past his 14th year, he died last year @37years. I believe the exercise and feeling of being normal in stilled by the organization helped to prolong the inevitable, great group! Lightweight, I was never taught to Knapp but was taught to use fire hardening and how to shape shells into valid points for hunting. I was also taught to create a living ember that could last for several days enclosed.
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I saw that BarryHalls mentioned Dave and Cody up top. I love those guys.
Cody is a completely different animal than Dave.
I have both of their books and have read them plenty.
They are good at what they do.
This thread has really got my skills engine generating again!
I will be trying another attempt at an Atlatl this weekend. I'm going to take my 8 year old daughter out in the morning to find us a good oak sapling to start whittling on.
I don't know if this counts, but I can
1. spin wool and fur into yarn, then knit it or weave it into cloth
2. grind grain into flour and bake bread with it
3. use some herbs
I live 3 miles from a place that The World Heritage List calls "The americas oldest city" 600 AD. It is called Cahokia Mounds. It is an AMAZING place. Home of the largest earthen mound in north america. They found a "Wood-Henge" that mimicks Europes Stone-henge It is part of a group called Pyramids of the world. It was a civizliation of "Cahokian Indians" If you like ancient history, check it out! Now to the point. Several times a year. They hold ancient skills demonstrations. These are mind boggling. This There is to much info for me to type. Also there are caves 50 miles south of here that in the 1800's. Ancient 800 to 1500 BC.Egyptian,Chinese,and Middle eastern artifacts were found. Hope I didn't stray to far off subject.
I don't know if this counts, but I can
1. spin wool and fur into yarn, then knit it or weave it into cloth
2. grind grain into flour and bake bread with it
3. use some herbs
I don't know if this counts, but I can
1. spin wool and fur into yarn, then knit it or weave it into cloth
2. grind grain into flour and bake bread with it
3. use some herbs
Yes, they count!! Because of heritage, experiences and location, we all have a particular skill set that can be taught to another.
Well guys the elders could not come to a consensus on training, so it will go to council. Chief Harjo and my Uncle Blue will speak in our behalf @ the first sit. The first sit is to present all arguments for or against the sit will postpone for 10-30 days and a second sit will be called where a vote will be taken. Dependent on how close the vote ( they require two third majority) another sit may be required. They are having a hard time keeping enough members to sit on council in Oklahoma, young people are leaving seeking employment. If accepted you may have to become members, to train. I will try to keep you updated as it progresses.
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I don't know if this counts, but I can
1. spin wool and fur into yarn, then knit it or weave it into cloth
2. grind grain into flour and bake bread with it
3. use some herbs
I have two grocery bags full of soft, malamute underfur. My mom said she was going to use it for quilt batting but I doubt she will get around to it. It's supposed to be warmer and softer than lamb's wool.
Want it?
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I'm not certified or professionally trained, but I have practiced a certain amount of valuable skills. I went out into the woods for 2 days and 3 nights with the famed "Department of the Army Field Manual - Survival, FM 21-76" I tried almost everything that worked in the temperate zone. I built two different types of survival shelters, a debris hut and an open lean-two, both of which were thoroughly uncomfortable and impossible to sleep in (even with the optional moss bedding), I ate a few grubs, ants and worms (uncooked), tried my hand at trapping (but failed), even with the Piyut dead-fall, practiced knapping (which I already did numerous times before), made a simple wood spear and hardened it under a fire, and practically broke my back and hands using a fire-bow and shoelace to make said fire. When it was too late to do anything, I fell asleep from exhaustion, which I'm assuming is how the cavemen did it back then too. I'll keep the modern tools, but at least I know that in a pinch, I'll be able to do some things without magnesium flint-sticks, firearms, hunting knives and 4-seasons sleeping bags.
I have two grocery bags full of soft, malamute underfur. My mom said she was going to use it for quilt batting but I doubt she will get around to it. It's supposed to be warmer and softer than lamb's wool.
Want it?
I have tons of collie fur here, but if you have a good amount and are not using it, I'd love to spin it! Malamute fur is supposed to be soft and comfy, but I haven't spun any from that breed so far.
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When I have news I will post to this thread and give Stackz a tag, then we can work out details for any one that want to learn. Once the council extends an invitation it stands until council rescinds, so we have time. This process is not to be considered an insult, even as a member, council had to be considered for me to learn the way of the people.
