Gathering of Nations Festival - St. Claude, Manitoba

Each year, the south-central plains of Manitoba is home to the Gathering of Nations Festival. It rotates among seven communities and this year was held in St. Claude. Naomi and I spent Saturday several hours on July 15th at the Festival and enjoyed the singing, the dancing, the displays and the excellent food.

There are seven pavillions including the Belgan, Dutch, Swan Lake First Nation, Ukranian-Slavic, Hutterite, French and Britsh Heritage.

Congratulations to Don Chapman, Frank Foidart and the other members of the steering committee, and to all the volunteers who made this event such a success.