Day 15: Crawford Lake

Yesterday, students visited a native village at Crawford Lake. On a fairly long bus ride, students took the time to rest up or play cards with their friends. Once they arrived, students met their tour guide who took them around the area. 

Carrie, their guide, took the students for a light hike around Crawford Lake. Students learned about the history of the lake, the Crawford family, as well as what the First Nations people used some of the plants and and trees for (medicine, tea, dental floss, etc.). The hike was relaxing and a nice way for students to learn while enjoying the scenery and the nature around them.

Students walking along the trail

Remy and Robbie in front of the peaceful Crawford Lake

Students and staff posing for a picture by Crawford Lake

Remy posing for a picture

Shirley, Frank, and Sam by the lake

The students with their guide

Returning to the main building, students had lunch for an hour before their afternoon program. In the afternoon, students were given the opportunity to try a popular First Nations snack - cornbread with maple syrup. Students enjoyed their sweet treat and before long, headed back outside with their guide.

Students learning about the popular First Nations snack - cornbread and maple syrup

Students returned to the outdoors where they visited one of the villages were the First Nations people once lived. There, they learned the roles of men and women, and even played some First Nations games. The students particularly enjoyed playing lacrosse (Canada's national summer sport). They also learned how to play stick challenge and 3, 5, 7. The weather was hot, but the students had fun.

Listening to the guide explain the different games

Minnie, Michael, Daniel Wang,Robbie, Remy, and David on a wooden bridge

Michelle, David, Remy, and Robbie in the long house

Students returned to the building and had some time to browse through the gift shop. Some had cold refreshing treats, while others bought some souvenirs to bring home with them.