Birch bark tobacco holder

The birch bark tobacco holder displayed in the display case is an example of one of the ways tobacco is stored.

Tobacco has various uses in traditional Indigenous cultures. From prayers, offerings, ceremonies, medicine, and gifts, tobacco has been revered as sacred and has played a pivotal role in bringing communities together and fostering social ties. The birch bark tobacco holder displayed in the display case shows just one of the few ways tobacco is stored.

Location: Display case, Health Expansion Building Foyer

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