The term lobstick is strongly associated with the northern Cree nations. A lobstick is a tall conspicuous spruce or pine tree stripped of all but its top branches and serving as a living landmark, monument, or mark of honour for a friend. Apparently first used as a term by "explorer" Alexander MacKenzie in 1789 in his book entitled Voyage from Montreal, lobsticks often served as trail markers or meeting places.
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