| description: | Metis Man Holding An Axe Standing On The Log Cabin He Is Building At Dog Creek, Camperville, Mb. The Logs Are Selected By Size And Length For The Walls. Each Log Is Notched To Accommodate Its Neighbour To Ensure A Good Fit. The Better The Fit, The More Stable The Structure; The Less Chinking Needed. Chinking Was Accomplished By Forcing Moss Between The Logs And Then A Mixture Of Mud And Straw Was Layered Over Top Of This |