Constance Lake students learn cultural activities

As part of an ongoing initiative to incorporate cultural activities and teachings, Mamawmatawa Holistic Education Centre in Constance Lake First Nation organized a cultural camp day at the beginning of October.
Students from Grade 8 to 12 participated in various activities throughout the day, including hunting for moose and partridge, fishing for lake trout, and canoeing.
The hunt did not bring in a moose but many partridge were successfully shot. Later in the day students learned how to prepare the partridge and how to clean and filet the many lake trout they caught.
Secondary teacher David Cyr complemented the students on their enthusiasm.
“All students were really engaged and it was great to see them learn and interact outside of the classroom,” Cyr said.
The day was a great success and both students and staff enjoyed the outdoor activities and gained a greater appreciation for each other and the outdoors.
“It was a fun day, we got to try things and learned a lot of outdoor skills,” said Grade 10 student Gavin Wesley.
The school is now implementing a trapper’s course for the students to further their connection to their culture and the land.