The dedicated staff at the Ermineskin Elementary School hosted an Elders Tea at their school on Friday, January 24, 2020 to showcase to the Elders of Maskwacis of how EES celebrates the culture within the school. Each grade at the school took a topic and created beautiful diagrams, crafts and pictures to showcase their love for our Nehiyaw ways. Grade 3 Educator Ms. Nanaquawetung stated: “We wanted to show our knowledge and pride for our Cree culture.” Topics included: pahkwesikan, ribbon skirts, moccasins, paskwaw mostos, Treaty No. 6 information, and tipi teachings. The Elders were treated to tea and bannock whilst they basked in the all the knowledge and food provided by the children. Elder Rose Makinaw gleamingly stated “I looked at the displays and the children are learning quite a lot. This is really lovely. You can see the awasisak really appreciate the Elders being here.” Article & Photos by Janine Wildcat
