Tsawout Seafood Festival June 11, 2011

On this warm and beautiful day I attended the 4th Annual Tsawout Seafood Festival.   What an grand event and congrats to Tsawout First Nation, Dan Claxton and all their volunteers.

Hiswke Siem

Highlights:

There was a pit cook led by Belinda Claxton and Nancy Turner.
Scow bread by Joan Morris
Salmon Ceremony
There were booths on water safety, traditional medicine books, cedar, safety and so much more
There was over 600 people there.  Amazing!

MENU
Clam Chowder
Clams
Crabs
Mussels
BBQ salmon
Scallops
Salad
Baked bread and more!

 Sea Asparagus

 Salmon berry leaves

 Putting the pit together

 Opening the pit 4 hours later