Kaska Dena Youth Environment Camp
If you are a Kaska youth between the ages of 13 and 19, consider applying to attend the Kaska Dena Youth Environment Camp. The camp will give you an understanding of land management and resource issues to assist you in becoming a better informed future leader.Learn about traditional land use practices from Kaska elders and try your hand at Kaska skills and crafts. Hike, raft and explore the traditional territory of the Kaska Dena while you make friendships and create memories that will last a lifetime.
The first Kaska Dena Youth Environment Camp was held in 1999 on the Turnagain River in the heart of the Kaska traditional territory. The next year, a special Millennium Youth Camp was held at the same location, hosting youth from seven countries and 22 First Nations. The 2001 youth camp was help North of Kwadacha (Fort Ware) and in 2002. the camp was held near Muncho Lake.
The Kaska Dena Youth Camp provides a diverse and challenging program that involves Kaska Dena elders and leaders, biologists, industry representatives and environmentalists. Speakers include world renowned guide and expedition leader Martyn Williams. Martyn was the first person in the world to lead successful expeditions to the world's three extremes - Mount Everest, and the North and South Poles.
If you aspire for academic excellence, or have a high degree of cultural awareness, plan to attend the Kaska Dena Youth Environment Camp.
2003 Kaska Dena Youth Camp
- Previous camps included heli-hiking, horseback riding and river rafting expeditions
- Wilderness first aid, cold weather survival and water safety training
- Map and compass reading, orienteering
- Hunting and fishing
- Games like Arctic sports, stick gambling and team building exercises
- Elders discuss Kaska traditions, share stories, crafts and skills
- Speakers include guides, biologists, industry representatives and environmentalists
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