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The gathering of the camas was a ceremony

The gathering of the camas was a ceremony

This watercolour depicts a group of likely Lekwungen women gathering camas amongst arbutus trees. The islands and mountains in the background suggest the location maybe be from the vantage of present day Oak Bay. The artist included a descriptive card that reads: “Camosun,” Indian name for Victoria. The gathering of the “camass” was a ceremony. Only start in Indian diet.

The Colonial School

The Colonial School

This watercolour depicts children leaving a school house and resting under Garry Oak trees and amid camas and other flowers. The artist also included a calligraphic description that reads: In a grove of oaks, and surrounded by wild flowers of all kinds, was the Old Colonial School, on the site of the present Central. It was built of square logs, white washed, and was also the residence of the master.

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