On October 18 North and South Esk Regional High School held a Mi’kmaq traditional feast  organized by the school’s Native Education Advisory Team.  Staff and students were able to sample salmon, moose meat stew, fiddleheads, berries, luskinikin (bannok), konesew'ey (potatoes, onions and salt pork). Guest speakers for the event were historian and folklorist Gilbert Sewell, a well regarded Mi’kmaq elder from Pabineau FN along with his daughter, Cynthia. With drums, songs, and stories Mi’kmaq history and culture were shared with those attending. NSER Native Education Support Worker and member of the organizing group, Ms Jennifer Black, stated, “It was an amazing venue and I applaud the students of NSER for their participation and it truly warmed my heart to see a genuine interest and respect for our culture.” October was Mi’kmaq Histroy Month, which, starting with Treaty Day on the 1st, has as its purpose the  promotion of public awareness and knowledge of Mi'kmaq culture, history and heritage as well as the encouragement of educational and cultural activities.