Harvesters’ Gathering

The Mi’kmaw community of Bear River, located in the beautiful Annapolis Valley is named L’sitkuk in the Mi’kmaw language. Each year L’sitkuk holds their Harvesters’ Gathering in October. The event is usually held at the end of the month, over a four-day span within the community.

The Harvesters’ Gathering is a special event that brings community members together to celebrate, honour and give thanks to the land and those that hunt, fish, and gather throughout the year. There is a community feast including many traditional foods such as moose, deer, salmon and lobster.

This event not only gives the community the opportunity to participate in cultural activities, but also acknowledge the preservation of Mi’kmaw traditions. Beginning with the lighting of the sacred fire, community members can learn and teach traditions such as prayer, singing, dancing and sharing stories during the four-day celebration.