Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakinak launched their Traditional Healer Program in 2018.

Manager of the Program, Shyanna Lynxleg, explains its purpose.

“The need for our people to have healing that represents their culture and their Indigenaity and all of their ceremonies. It’s very critical to an Indigenous person to have their ceremonies when they are looking for healing or looking for ceremony. It’s part of their culture and part of who they are.”

This Friday and Saturday,  MKO’s Traditional Healer Program is hosting a gathering called “Uplifting the Spirit of the Land and the Language.”

Both days feature a variety of indigenous teachings including how to gather food, hunting practices, language, drumming and soapstone carving.

Activities begin at 9 am each day and there’s no cost to attend.

For more on the gathering, tune in to Thompson Today this afternoon at 12:40 and 5:10.