North and South Esk Regional High School hosted a “mini” Powwow at their School on May 23rd and 24th. The event was organized by the school’s Native Education Advisory Team in conjunction with Metepenagiag Education. Participants also came from Metepenagiag School in Red Bank and Esgenoopetitj School in Burnt Church. The gathering was intended to educate as well as showcase the beauty, strength, spirit and endurance of the Mi-Kmaq people, cultural and traditions. On the first day there was traditional drumming and dancing and numerous displays of First Nation artwork and crafts. Some of the dancing involved audience participation by NSER students and educators, all of whom seemed to thoroughly enjoy the afternoon. On the second day the Powwow Feast was held with special guest, New Brunswick’s Lieutenant Governor Graydon Nicholas. After a meal of traditional food the afternoon program included traditional dancing and story-telling as well as special greetings from the Lieutenant Governor and Interim District 16 Superintendent, Andrew Clarke. To see photos visit POWWOW .