Ojibwe Language and Culture Camp Scheduled

For the second year in a row, the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians will host an Ojibwe Language and Culture Camp on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday August 5, 6, and 7, 2014 from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

The three-day camp will feature canoeing, lacrosse, Ojibwe bingo, moccasin games, plant identification, tobacco pouch making, traditional Anishinaabe teachings and more. The camps main location will be the Ponemah Round House. Transportation from all communities and meals are provided.

Admission is free and limited to 30 participants. If interested in participating or for more information, contact Tom Barrett, Sr. at 218-679-3392. Red Lake Chemical Health, Red Lake Economic Development and Planning, and the Boys and Girls Club host the Camp.

The Gabeshiwin (camp) is part of Red Lake Nation's Ojibwemowin Revitalization efforts.

The Ojibwemowin Revitalization Advisory Committee consists of; Elizabeth "Pug" Kingbird, Frances Miller, Anna Gibbs, Susan Johnson, Mary Lou Stillday, Eliza Johnson, Murphy Thomas, Eugene Stillday, Donald Iceman Sr., Violet Patterson, Arnold Kingbird, Greeting Spears, Lee Whitefeather, Carol Barrett and John Barrett.