Sagkeeng First Nation

Sagkeeng First Nation

Date: July 29 – August 1, 2019

Sagkeeng First Nation is located in Treaty 1 Territory, approximately 130km Northeast of Winnipeg. Sagkeeng is an Anishinaabemowin word that means “outlet” or “mouth of the river”, the Winnipeg River runs directly through the community and drains into Lake Winnipeg. The science camps were located at the Maskwa Project which is located North of Sagkeeng. The youth and camp members spent 4 days engaging in activities, testing water chemistry and biology, swimming, and paddling.

 

The Maskwa Project is located on the Maskwa River north of Sagkeeng The grounds are currently being renovated but still a beautiful place to visit and stay There is a main lodge where activities took place. The camp members slept in a variety of yurts and cabins River activities Catching snakes Frogs too! Tips on filleting fish Hiking to water falls The hike included picking berries and medicine, swimming and cliff jumping Nature scavenger hunt