Neechi Camp

Neechi Camp will take place for the second year in a row in Ochekwi Sipi Cree Nation, also named Fisher River, MB. We will set up camp on the beautiful grassy area beside Fisher River United Church. We will use the church as our home base and other spaces in the community such as the brand new Red Turtle Lodge, the river, the land, and the lake as additional places of learning. Neechi Camp will give Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth the opportunity to connect and build friendships while experiencing and learning about Indigenous culture through activities and ceremony led by elders and other community members. Youth will have the opportunity to:

• go out in a boat to do net fishing
• clean, prepare, and fry the fresh fish
• make a rattle to use in ceremony
• watch and learn from traditional dancers (hoop dancing and pow wow dancing)
• learn ceremonial drum songs
• take part in a sweat lodge ceremony
• cook some of our meals, play games, enjoy a campfire
• learn stories and a little bit of the Cree language from Elders as we gather in daily sharing circle

Read a story by Bradley, a camper at Neechi Camp 2025, illustrated with photos taken at camp For youth 12 and 17 years old. Please click here to ask questions or let us know you are interested. Older or younger than that, and still interested?  Fill out the form and we can discuss possibilities.