12th Annual Youth Wilderness Retreat Program in Nibinamik First Nation

NIBINAMIK FIRST NATION

Proudly presents & Invites You to

The 12TH ANNUAL YOUTH WILDERNESS

RETREAT PROGRAM

From July 12th – 17th, 2010

Our annual program is designed to promote leadership and cultural knowledge.  Many of our teachings are provided by our local elders and experienced instructors.

This program was developed to address the need of the younger generation by offering survival and life skills in a positive and energetic atmosphere.

Our event will take place at the traditional O-ma-day-na-moh-win-nik (Breathing Grounds) site, which is a 25 minute boat ride from the community.

This years highlights in the Programs offered includes as follows: 

Ø      Medicine Walk

Ø      Seven Sacred Teachings

Ø      Biblical Teachings

Ø      Traditional Food Preparation

Ø      Moose Tracking & Gun Safety

Ø      Canoe Course

Ø      Fish Netting

Ø      Leadership Skills

Ø      Drum Teachings

Ø      Parenting Skills Teachings

Ø      Boat & Motor Safety

PLEASE REGISTER BY:  July 9, 2010 

CONTACT PERSON(S): 

Timothy Beaver – Head Coordinator
TEL: (807) 593-1022 FAX: (807) 593-2266


Mat Sofea – Case Manager & Community Liaison Coordinator
TEL: (807) 593-1022 FAX: (807) 593-2266

 

Nibinamik First Nation
General Delivery
Summer Beaver Ontario
P0T-3B0
Tel: 807-593-2131
Fax: 807-593-2270