Enjoying Traditional Food

Posted: October 15, 2014

Students at North and South Esk Regional High School were treated to a feast on October 15th as they celebrated Mi’kmaq History Month.  The afternoon meal, preceded by a presentation by Elder George Paul, included traditional Mi’kmaq food such as salmon, moose and fiddlehead ferns which were followed by cake and cookies. For photos visit Feast.      In the address by “Traditional Elder” George Paul of Metepenagiag  First Nation, students were told about some of his personal experiences in becoming aware of his culture and traditions and how important they are to him. Mr. Paul devotes much of his time promoting the revival of Mi’kmaq songs, chants and ceremonies and has done so for more than 30 years. He has been recognized for his work with, among other honours and involvements, the presentation of the Queen Elizabeth Golden Jubilee Medal in 2004. During his talk Mr. Paul performed an honour song that he wrote and later encouraged the NSER students to sing part of it with him. View Mi’kmaq Honour Song.