Treaty 4 Days

Today we traveled to Fort Qu'Appelle to participate in the annual Treaty 4 Days celebration.  The weather was beautiful and the smell of bannock was in the air, so it was only natural that everyone had a great time!  The students participated in a variety of activities, such as beading, lacrosse, archery, and many more.  It was also nice to have such a huge group of Hawrylak students in attendance this year, as all Grade 3-5 classes (200+ kids in all!) made the trip to the Qu'Appelle valley.  Special thanks to all the parents who volunteered their time in order to make this day such a success!  Enjoy the pics!

Students making bannock on a stick.  Don't you hate how the smoke follows you?

Preparing elk meat for smoking.

Beading key chains.

The fry bread is always incredible!

Students learn to play double ball.

Making dolls from hair and hide.

Archery is a lot harder than it looks!

A lacrosse lesson from the coach of Standing Buffalo's team.

Lorraine Yuzicapi teaches about traditional foods.

Learning about symbolism in regalia.

A hoop dancing lesson from world champion Terrence Littletent!

Learning the importance of the Treaty 4 flag.

Students listen to the stories of a First Nations war veteran.