(In the photo above: Elder Flora Beardy (YFFN) shares traditional knowledge about sturgeon harvest, preparation, and uses at the KSNC Sturgeon Cultural Camp.)
The first ever KSNC Sturgeon Cultural Camp was held on September 21-22, 2022.
The event was hosted by Fox Lake Cree Nation (FLCN) at their beautiful Cultural Camp north of Gillam, near Fox Lake and the Limestone GS. Elders, youth, and resource users from FLCN and York Factory First Nation (YFFN), and KSNC committee members participated in the event. Activities included resource users demonstrating how to set sturgeon nets on the Nelson River, Elders filleting sturgeon while sharing stories of traditional uses, boiling and smoking sturgeon, and water quality sampling on the Nelson River.
The importance of sustainable harvest, conservation, and respect were central themes echoed by the Elders and resource users throughout the event.
Children from Fox Lake Cree Nation enjoying the sturgeon cultural camp.
YFFN & FLCN youth conducting water quality sampling on the Nelson River.
Elder Gilbert Beardy (TCN) demonstrates current and traditional uses for all parts of the sturgeon.
FLCN youth conducting water quality sampling on the Nelson River.
Elder Gilbert Beardy (TCN) prepares the sturgeon for boiling and smoking.
Boiling the sturgeon.
Preparing sturgeon for the smoker.
Drayden Jobb & John Henderson from Fox Lake Cree Nation getting the smoker ready for sturgeon.
The finished sturgeon smoker.
