Land Camp

When asked how academics can engage with ITK in a good way, Elders in a 2025 Elder’s Circle said that academics need to come and meet the Elders on the territory, and get to know the Lands they want to research. This was the motivation for the first iteration of the Land camp.

Thanks to funding from Braiding Knowledges Canada and support from the University of Calgary and Kluane Lake Research Station, 12 Sho Than K’e Ho Chi Dok participants from 6 different provinces and territories gathered from July 9-14th, 2026 at KLRS. Guided and mentored by Elder Copper Joe Jack, participants were deeply immersed in Copper’s teachings, and interspecies connections that expanded their senses of self and connections to the Land.

What Participants Say

The 2026 Land Camp was absolutely fantastic and joyful. It had its own schedule, vibe and group togetherness that combined to be an amazing experience.

Life changing experience! - Thank you!

[I developed] A deeper connection to the land, spirit and No Voice, learning to trust my own skills and Indigenous knowledge of Mother Earth and everything around me.

I learned how to connect deeper with the no voice while strengthening my relationship with myself.

Please take the time to attend a future iteration of the Land Camp- it will be life changing for me and you will be thankful you did afterwards. You will miss the land, water, the mountains and the people you spent time at the Land Camp with. The friendships you made will be lasting and profound and the memories of the laughter, kindness and hugs your received at the land camp will help you in the future.

Attend [the land camp]! Life changing experience! You will not come back the same person!

I developed a greater confidence in my ability to understand and connect with the no-voices.

[I developed] A much deeper connection and understanding with the lands and waters, as well as ways if relating to them.

I learned to build a fire, stayed in a wall tent for the first time, learned about various plants and bear safety and so many other life skills.

2027 Summer Land Camp??? Stay tuned!

$2,500 fee
5 nights - food and accommodations included

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Grounded in the principles of the Land and Peoples Relationship Model, Elder Copper Joe Jack will guide participants through an 8-month program on building respectful, caring, and collaborative sustainability solutions.

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