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Harvest Days at Sturgeon Lake First Nation


Sturgeon Lake First Nation community members reflecting on Harvest Days during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Harvest Days is an example of what is possible – community members came together at the Healing Lodge, over the course of a week, and between young and old, they hunted, fished, picked berries, processed food, prepared medicines and drank pandemic immunity. Their efforts to support their community during a pandemic and their commitment to teaching the youth about land-based learning, community, and traditional health is shown in their food security preparations.

*Disclaimer: This video deals wth the processing of deer, moose, and fish for preservation and has graphic content. 

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Contact Details

Location: Sturgeon Lake First Nation
Name: Willie Ermine
Title: Elder, Traditional Health Coordinator, Ceremonialist Sturgeon Lake First Nation
Address:
740 White Buffalo Lane
Sturgeon Lake First Nation, SK
S0J 2E1
Phone Number: 306-764-8800

Contributor

Name: Steffany Salloum
Regional Lead(s):
  • Dustin Brass 
  • Bettina Schneider 

Province/Territory

Saskatchewan

Education Levels

Community
Family
Post-Secondary
Secondary (Grade 9 - 12/13)

Education Topics

Cree
Culture
Food and Food Security
Harvesting
Land-based Learning
Language
Leadership
Life Skills
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Language Spoken

English