The Story of the Three Sisters
Harvesting is the practice of gathering plants and crops for food, medicine, and ceremonies, highlighting the connection between nature, sustenance, and community. The story of the Three Sisters is a traditional Haudenosaunee teaching that explains this relationship. The Three Sisters are corn, beans, and squash, which grow together and help one another survive, showing how cooperation in nature reflects the harmony and balance that sustain the community.
Learn the story of the Three Sisters
Activity
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