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Cultural Experiences
Nakoda Cultural Tours
The Nakoda Cultural Tours feature Traditional Native Teaching and
Activities that are provided by Hank Snow.
Hank Snow was Nakoda born and raised in Morley, Alberta, Canada. He has
been learning and practicing traditional culture all his life. Hank has
delivered cultural experiences to many different groups that have come
to Nakoda Lodge for the past fourteen years.
Cultural Activities Offered:
Two Hour Interpretive Hike
The most popular activity among clientele is the two hour
interpretive hike that entails Nakoda history, Nakoda culture, and
introduction of local editable plants, medicine herbs, native
spirituality and the medicine wheel.
Minimum of ten (10) persons.
Hike to Mount Yumnathka
This activity evolves around a five hour hike to Mount Yumnathka
which includes; Nakoda history, Nakoda culture, introduction of local
editable plans, medicine herbs and native stories.
Minimum of ten (10) persons.
Stoney Handicrafts
A hands-on activity that incorporates the construction of
handicrafts such as dream-catchers, beadwork, bannock on a stick, story
telling and tepee rising.
Minimum of twenty (20) persons.
Four Day Cultural Camp
This four day cultural camp delivers various aspects of hands-on
historical culture. Your group will experience; introduction of local
editable plants and medicine herbs, hunting and dry meat preparation,
hikes, talking circles, handy-craft skills, bow and arrow making,
evening camp fires and a sweat lodge.
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Prices are based on number of participants, lenght of the activity and are determined by Hank Snow.
If you are interested in any of the above activities or if you are considering a more personal cultural experience that is not
listed within or have any questions, please
contact the Sales office at 403.881.3949 ext. 301 |
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