From Waters to Wellness: A Study of Traditional Fish Oil
CWSF · 2026 Health & Wellness
Overview
In Garden Hill First Nation, I have seen that many people deal with dry skin, especially when it gets cold. Since our community is remote and only accessible by plane, getting medicine and skincare products is difficult. This inspired me to look for a solution using what we already have. Our elders, who know a lot about traditional medicine, have shared their knowledge with us. They explained that fish fat from pickerel, called Okath in our Anisinimowin language, can help moisturize and protect the skin. To test this, I collected fish fat from Okath and applied it to the skin, comparing treated areas to untreated ones. I measured the skin before and after application to see any changes. I found that the skin with fish fat became more moisturized, while untreated skin showed little improvement. This project shows how powerful and effective our elders' knowledge is.
Awards (2)
- Special Award
- Selected for CWSF 2026
Competition history
- CWSF 2026
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