FORMING AN ARCH
FORMING AN ARCH with their hands that dancers went under were these participants in one of the dances during the Passamaquoddy Days celebration at Sipayik. (Edward French photo)
August 24, 2023
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A SHAWL DANCE
A SHAWL DANCE was among those performed during the Peskotomuhkat Ceremonial Dances, part of the Passamaquoddy Days celebration at Sipayik. Shown dancing is Kikpesan Ward from Esgenoopetitj, N.B. See this issue for coverage of the annual celebration. (Edward French photo)