The Traditional Healing Gathering, held from October 8th-10th, 2024, at Wedgewood Resort, was a vibrant three-day event celebrating culture, traditional healing, and community unity. Each morning began with a communal prayer, uniting participants with a spirit of respect and connection. Special guests, including Elders and cultural advocates, shared inspiring insights into resilience and cultural pride.
Workshops provided hands-on experiences in traditional arts such as caribou tufting, fish skin jewelry, drum making, and plant-based healing practices. Attendees explored these arts with guidance from master artisans like Joyce Roberts and Rochelle Adams, gaining skills and a renewed connection to cultural roots. The event also featured Men’s and Women’s Circles, language workshops, and group discussions on how communities can sustain resilience through traditional ways of being.
Each evening ended with celebrations, including family-friendly gatherings, a regalia fashion show, and an artist showcase complete with music, art, and a Denakkanaaga popup sale. As the gathering concluded, participants departed with new skills, enriched cultural understanding, and stronger community bonds, underscoring the healing power and resilience within our traditions.
