(Learning) LUULGIT (Feast)

On June 7th Charles Hays Secondary School (CHSS) hosted the first Transitions (Learning) Luulgit (Feast). Grade 8's from both Prince Rupert Middle School and Annunciation were welcomed by grade 10, 11, and 12 students from CHSS in a traditional Ts'msyen fashion. The grade 8's were the honoured guests and they were made to feel so by the CHSS students who helped organize and run the event, prepared the soup and made all of the gifts for the grade 8's.

Each and every grade 8 student was recognized and welcomed by the barkers at the door of the Luulgit.

Sonny Henry was the MC.

The drummers, led by Marlene Clifton, featured students from both CHSS and PRMS.

Grade 8's and CHSS students mingled while everyone enjoyed delicious and nutritious soup.

As per Ts'msyen tradition, the honoured guests received special gifts made by CHSS students. Each grade 8 received a cedar rose or bracelet with a message of advice about school life attached to it. The CHSS students spent many hours with an Aboriginal Role Model creating the gifts for the grade 8's. The grade 8's were honoured to receive such thoughtful gifts.

Everyone, who took part of the Luulgit, agree that it was a great success. The Luulgit gave staff and students of all three schools a chance to connect and celebrate the future. The Luulgit honoured the Ts'msyen traditions, people and territory and allowed everyone involved to feel pride in the place they live and learn. 

All photos by Tannis Calder.