November 4, 2024
As part of celebrating Mik’maq History Month the grades 4 and 5 students learned how to Grass Dance during their gym class. Oonig Paul, our EA, dressed in his regalia and displayed his dance moves and knowledge about the dance. The students had a very enjoyable class.
For Mi'kmaq History Month the Grades primary to 2 went to Eskasoni on a Cultural Journey, a 2.4 km trail on Goat Island. They got to experience the way of life of the Mi’kmaq through drumming, storytelling, and traditional food.
On Tuesday October 29th, the middle school Mi'kmaq class had a visit from Calvin Stevens to learn about language and culture. They had the opportunity to learn how to make a fire using materials found on the land, carved petroglyphs on rock, made the Mi'kmaq hockey stick, learned Mi'kmaq chants and dance along with the Mi'kmaq language parachute game. They all had a full day of fun and learning.
Our school participated in the Membertou Daycare's annual Trunk or Treat. Employees from various departments of Membertou handed out Halloween treats to the Daycare students. Volunteers gathered outside the parking lot with a trunk full of yummy goodies for the little trick or treaters. It was a snowy day in Membertou!
