Kapawe’no First Nation – Before the summer break, our students at Buffalo Bay Academy had the unique opportunity to cultivate two varieties of tobacco: Nicotiana rustica and Nicotiana tabacum. They participated in the planting and harvesting process.
The students approached the harvest with respe
ct, and care. This process was not just about collecting leaves but also about connecting with the land and acknowledging the gifts it provides.
After harvesting, the next steps involve drying and curing the tobacco. The leaves are hung in a well-ventilated area, allowing them to dry slowly over several weeks. This process is crucial as it prepares the tobacco for its eventual use in ceremony. Through this process students learned how Tobacco is used as an offering to the Creator, to give thanks, and to seek guidance.
Great work students and high school teacher Ms April Adamson.
Last modified: September 9, 2024
