PORT HARDY—The Fort Rupert Big House was abuzz last week as hundreds of local school children packed in to see Fort Rupert Elementary students put on a Gwamyasap'a, or Play Potlatch.
The students performed a series of traditional dances including the Hamat'sa, Paddle and Salmon dances for the crowd.
From the moment the Kakusala dancers stepped out, the audience was held captive by a stream of talented young performers.
Following the dancing, the estimated 800 guests were treated to lunch prepared by staff and students of the Eke Me-Xi Learning Centre.