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Our WITA Workshop Experiences will give you the opportunity to join us to experience the excitement of traditional Nakota life.
On The Land - Whitecourt, AB
Workshops 2024
May through October 2024 - Located on Traditional Nakota Land
at Carson-Pegasus Provincial Park (map)
Kinsmen Park - Edmonton, AB
Workshops 2024
July 18 - 20, 2024
Explore our workshops below. We’d love to see you!
Corporations and Organizations:
We offer specialized team building and cultural training packages.
Refunds and Cancellations: There are no refunds after purchase. We will however attempt to reschedule your workshop to better accommodate you.
Watch for our new experiences coming soon…
• Hide Cleaning Experience
• Hide Tanning Experience
• Protocol, Prayer & Ceremony Experience
• Traditional Song & Dance Experience
• Herbs, Roots & Berry Harvesting Experience
The Whitecourt Isga Tourism Association is pleased to offer our guests the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the traditional Nakota heritage.
All experiences and features are designed to be completely authentic to the Nakota people, providing a deeply authentic experience for guests of all ages and backgrounds.
Our authentic and comfortable teepee accommodations (coming soon) and value-added workshops will enable you to embrace and appreciate the rich culture of the Nakota people.
During your stay in the teepee village, you’ll have complete exposure to the traditional Nakota family environment. All staff, including cooks, maintenance workers, security personnel, storytellers, singers, and dancers, will be dressed in complete traditional regalia.
Our teepee village will have a capacity for up to 45 guests, making it an intimate experience that is perfect for families and groups.
This experiential tourism venture is being developed with adventurers and tourists in mind. The teepee village will provide access to many traditional, family oriented teachings taught by Nakota people.
Although the teepee village offers an authentic view into the traditional way of life for Nakota people, modern amenities will be available nearby.
In addition to the immersive experiences and workshops, guests will have the opportunity to purchase a variety of traditional goods and crafts, such as moccasins, traditional clothing and regalia, and items made by local and regional Indigenous artisans.
Accomodations
The Teepee Village (coming soon) will boast 9 authentic family sized teepees, which sleeps a family of five.
Full day, weekend and week long workshops are coming soon.
Workshops
A variety of value-added workshops are available providing guests a wide selection of activities rich in culture and traditional teachings.
Take Home Materials and Souvenirs for Purchase
Local artisans and Indigenous makers will have their products displayed in the Lobby/Administration building Gift Shop. The Gift Shop will feature handmade items from a multitude of local and regional artisans, as well as items created onsite during workshops.