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Summer gathering

Families arriving by canoe at the summer gathering. We see a dozen canoes with people on board and luggage. On the shore, we see some small houses. Black and white picture.

Photo credits: Société d’histoire de Senneterre, P157.0033, early 20th century

Gathering of canoes on the Bell River (Nottaway) in Senneterre.

During the summer season, the Anicinabek used to gather in larger group in certain places. It was an opportunity to feast, to exchange and to unite couple, among other things. They usually went by canoe.