On thursday, Jan 24, Wassookeag children and family surprised gkisedtanamoogk with a birthday party.
Earlier in the week, each child engaged gkisedtanamoogk in conversation designed to discover his likes, passions, and preferences.
Then they conspired to gather as many as they could to celebrate with him. Learning about his avowed love of fire, native beads, music, ice cream cake, and good company, they crafted their ceremony. Ryan designed and made him a bead necklace; Kai designed the fire show with tea lights strewn about the house, Sgoaganill, Goptjaoetj, Otjoson brought his favorite ice cream cake. John Piccone and Miigam’agan taught us a Mi’kmaq song with guitar accompaniment, and adults brought food.