Two elders, Nancy Snowboy and Elizabeth Cookish, came from Chisasibi to show off their sewing skills and help any interested onlookers with their sewing skills. Being from a coastal community, the two elders have access to different furs to sew with than what is normally used in Ouje-Bougoumou. Many of their mittens were made using seal skins. Just from looking at them, these mittens must be extremely warm in the winter months and they definitely keep your hands dry during spring. Hopefully some of our visitors were inspired by their work and incorporate some of the coastal designs into their sewing.
Johnny Neeposh came to share some legends and stories that he was told as a child. Mr. Neeposh is an incredible story teller; he has the ability to capture the imagination of everyone around him when he speaks. His story about the boy and the bear and why it is important to respect traditions and advice from others proved to be a valuable life lesson to all who listened. He also told stories of when he was a boy living in the bush with his parents and all the knowledge he acquired while growing up. He expressed the importance of keeping these teachings strong by passing them down to our own children and future generations. It was such a pleasure having him here with us.