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Place of the Long Rapids Package
3 Days/2 Nights

Learn First Nation history and culture through first-hand experience and teachings from the original peoples of the long rapids.

Friday - Day 1

• Drive to Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung (www.kaynahchiwahnung.com) and set up camping (tipi lodge on site, rough camping, local hotel accommodations)
• Lunch in Hungry Hall & orientation of planned events
• Guided tour of interpretative centre, Roundhouse and the historic Manitou Mounds
• Free time self-guided exploration on walking trails, wildlife viewing
• Traditional evening meal at Roundhouse
• Elder teachings & storytelling at Roundhouse

Saturday - Day 2

• Sunrise ceremony with local elders
• Breakfast at Roundhouse
• Traditional Handiwork Class – Session One: choose between beading, leatherwork, birchbark baskets, pottery reproduction, or flint knapping
• Lunch at Hungry Hall
• Travel to First Nation community for guided tour including Manitou Rapids, return trip by boat on Rainy River
• Prepare evening meal at campfire with guide & enjoy traditional drum/dance exhibition at the roundhouse or guided travel to local powwow for evening feast

Sunday - Day 3

• Brunch at Hungry Hall
• Traditional Handiwork Class – Session Two: completion of selected crafts
• Clean up camp, box lunch, depart

Available Dates

May 15th through September 30th