Frost Scraping

This short documentary follows Kanina Terry, a hide tanner from Sioux Lookout, whose family roots in hunting inspired her to ensure no hide goes to waste. Driven to learn the practice, Kanina not only mastered tanning but also refined a winter frost-scraping method that has transformed her process and deepened her love for the craft. Beyond creating earrings, calendars, and other works with tanned hides, she is part of a growing community revitalizing this ancestral skill. Kanina’s story reflects both innovation and tradition, as she carries forward a practice that connects generations.