Broken Head Land-based Camp
Date: July 22-26, 2024
Youth gathered to participate in land-based learning activities in Brokenhead, Manitoba! On the first day, Dr. Eric Collins and Dr. Mostafa Feyak joined the group from UManitoba to share their research and do water-related activities with the youth.
Day two: Sorsha, a summer student at the Environmental Conservation Lab arrived with Dan Henhawk to do videography and facilitate land-based physical activities. The youth were also taken berry- and medicine-picking in the Belair Forest.
Day three:
 the youth prepared and went into a sweat lodge with elder Glenda Smith who taught them how to be good scaabes (helpers) around ceremony. Â
Day four: Sundance ended today after a week of ceremony, and teachings were shared. The scaabe teaching was put to work when the youth helped to dress the tree. The day ended with a trip to Brokenhead Wetlands.
