Métis Maple Sugaring Colouring Page

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The spring maple sugar harvest has been an important seasonal tradition in many Métis communities for generations.

Historically, every Métis River lot family in Sault Ste. Marie had a sugar bush along "the hill" at the far end of their River Lot, so that they could participate in the annual maple harvest.

As late as 1889, the Miron family were still harvesting maple sugar on their Métis River Lot, decades after most of their Métis community had been displaced by settlers.

What are your favourite springtime traditions?