| description: | Metis Men, Each Carrying Two To Four Heavy Sacks (Packs) Using Tumpline In C1920. The Tumpline Was Leather Straps Attached To The Load And Worn Around The Forehead, Thus Leaving The Hands Free. Using The Tumpline Enabled The Metis To Carry Heavy Loads For Long Distances. The Metis In This Photo May Be Loading A York Boat Somewhere In The North. Note The Log Cabin Or Building In The Background |