Hosted on the homelands of the Sahtú Dene and Métis based at the Drum Lake Lodge, camp participants learned about climate change including its local and international impacts taught from Indigenous and scientific perspectives. Participants learned from both knowledge systems about biodiversity, the environment, land stewardship, and monitoring, and that will deepen their understanding of themselves and their connection to each other and the land. This included learning about the history of residential schools and their effects on Indigenous peoples and potential paths towards reconciliation. This land-based learning camp was led by Elders and knowledge holders that shared a holistic Indigenous worldview that helped camp participants apply their learning to specific future research projects and/or employment opportunities. A Certificate in Land-based Learning was included as part of the program.
