“Treaty day is a day of gathering, sharing, laughter, and fun,” said Chief Clifford Bull of Lac Seul First Nation.
Community members of LSFN and visitors from far and wide came together at Archie’s Landing near Kejick Bay on Treaty Day (July 6). The ceremony began with an Indian agent, RCMP officer and others coming into the community in canoes and trading traditional goods with the chief and council.
Canoe races, a healing ceremony for residential school survivors, various games, and a grand feast were among the events that took place during Lac Seul’s treaty day.
Maachestan, the Cree word for the annual spring river ice breakup, is happening all along the James Bay coast.




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