UNDER THE NORTHERN SKY: Traditional Land Based Teachings For Wabun Youth

By Xavier Kataquapit www.underthenorthernsky.com   Land based living and learning was the main focus of the Wabun Youth Gathering held at the School Of Indigenous Learning in Neebing, Ontario. Pictured are Wabun Youth (from L-R) Kylea Naveau, Leeon Prince and Nakiyah Naveau. (Photo provided by Mattagami FN) Indigenous youth from the Wabun Tribal Council territory came together for a land based event at the 16th Annual Wabun Senior Youth Gathering. The event was held in western Ontario in Neebing, Ontario at the School Of Indigenous Learning (SOIL), a land based traditional facility. The week long event from August 15 to 17 was held for youth between the ages of 14 to 18. The event was organized by the Wabun Tribal Council Health Department with the support of the tribal council’s…

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