Northland College held a back-to-school event to welcome students back for the new term.
The event featured traditional Indigenous Pow Wow dancing demonstrations on the first day; traditional food such as duck, fish and moose; art for children, traditional medicines and educational opportunities information.
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Chainsaw carver, Gary Natomagan, from Pinehouse Lake working on an eagle resting on a bear, along with Flora Ratte sewing a traditional teepee in the Anglican Church Parish Hall – highlights over the two days.
Natomagan began carving 40 years ago demonstrating his art in many areas across the province and beyond.
The first day consisted of shaping a block of wood into a majestic eagle and bear using only a chainsaw to create.
The process also included burning and sanding at different times during the process.
The second day involved doing the finishing touches – the details, such as feather, facial and other markings.
In the Parish Hall, Flora Ratte, learned the details of cutting out and sewing a complete teepee, which was raised on the grounds late Saturday evening for the closing of the event.
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People shared meals and visiting time throughout the two beautiful, warm autumn days.
The event, originally scheduled for Sept. 9 and 10 was rescheduled out of respect for the people of James Smith Cree Nation.