OUR GEM: Honoring Sqigwts: A celebration of tradition, culture, and community
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A vibrant celebration of culture, tradition and community came alive as the Coeur d'Alene Tribe gathered to honor Sqigwts, the sacred water potato. The tribe's annual Sqigwts celebration marks a vital time of year for the people, as it symbolizes the harvesting and honoring of a staple food that has nourished generations. This year's celebration saw over 500 participants from local schools and the greater tribal community gathering for a weeklong celebration of culture and heritage.
The celebration took place along the shores of Lake Coeur d'Alene, where the Tribe has harvested Sqigwts for centuries. This vital food source, grown in the shallow waters of local lakes, has sustained the Coeur d'Alene people for generations. The festival is a time to reconnect with the land, celebrate the harvest and remind everyone why these traditions are important.
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