Secwepemc tradition and culture at Gathering hosted by Simpcw First Nation

Weekend presents the culture of the Secwepemc in all its forms to the visiting public

  • Aug. 26, 2012 3:00 p.m.
Simpcw First Nation cultural and language worker, Charli Fortier, shows visitors how to start making a pine needle basket.  Fortier manned the cultural tent during the Secwepemc Gathering hosted at Chu Chua, Aug. 17 - 19, where she presented basket and dream catcher making, painting, mat weaving, Secwepemc songs and dances, and story telling.

Simpcw First Nation cultural and language worker, Charli Fortier, shows visitors how to start making a pine needle basket. Fortier manned the cultural tent during the Secwepemc Gathering hosted at Chu Chua, Aug. 17 - 19, where she presented basket and dream catcher making, painting, mat weaving, Secwepemc songs and dances, and story telling.

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