This weekend, Edmonton’s Bent Arrow Healing Society is hosting its fourth annual Cultural Camp, leading up to National Indigenous People’s Day on June 21.

The Cultural Camp is an event that teaches visitors more about Indigenous cultures and ceremonies with help from elders.

Cheryl WhiskeyJack, executive director with Bent Arrow talks about what visitors can expect when they check out the three day event that runs June 17-18 and June 20-21.

Cheryl WhiskeyJack, exectuive director with Bent Arrow speaking at event

One of the Elders that will be sharing his teachings is Dr. Reg Crowshoe from the University of Calgary’s Indigenous Engagement department. He says that it’s important for him to pass on his message of “Don’t let my smudge burn out.”

Dr. Reg Crowshoe speaking at Bent Arrow Cultural Camp

Loyd Yellowbird, senior manager at Bent Arrow talks about what they will have for visitors on National Indigenous People’s Day

Senior Manager Loyd Yellowbird at Bent Arrow Cultural Camp

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