by Carol Ann Potter, MMNN Contributor

(L-R) Harvesters: Roddy Smith, Royden Messer, William Harlow, and Pat Robar-Harlow. Photo by Kerry Payson

(L-R) Harvesters: Roddy Smith, Royden Messer, William Harlow, and Pat Robar-Harlow. Photo by Kerry Payson

On October 22- 25, 2014 Bear River First Nation (L’sitkuk) held its Harvesters’ Gathering. The intent of the 4-day event was to celebrate the year’s cycle of hunting/fishing/gathering by honouring the community harvesters and feasting as a community at that time. We wanted to carry this out using our Mi’kmaw cultural practices, such as holding a sacred fire, singing, dancing, and sharing stories for four days.

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