MKO and the Heritage North Museum are presenting “Bringing Spirit to the North.”

This two-day event is open to anyone who wishes to learn about the traditions, culture and ceremonies of the indigenous people.

Shyanna Lynxleg, the Manager of the MKO Traditional Healer Program says the event was inspired by healers and teachers who are part of the program’s board.

She has more here.

“They were informing me that they see a lot of youths and adults are finding that their culture is diminishing. How they lost it, it just seems to be diminishing in regards to how traditions are being left to our younger generation.”

To remedy this, healers and teachers from the Manitoba Indigenous Cultural Society will be attending and providing instruction on how to build tipis (teepees) and sweat lodges,  how to harvest and prepare medicines and more.

The free event takes place August 13th and 14th and is in a come-and-go style.

Learn more about the “Bringing Spirit to the North” event on Thompson Today this afternoon at 12:40 and 5:10.