Step into Nature at Land Camp
Spend your summer exploring the land, learning from Elders, and taking on new challenges at Land Camp.
Land Camp is an immersive experience on the land at Asitu’lɨsk. Guided by the principles of Netukulimk (living in harmony with the land) and Etuaptmumk (“Two-Eyed Seeing”), youth take part in hands-on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) workshops, cultural teachings, and leadership challenges that deepen their connection to the land.
Join us on July 23-August 1, 2025! Scroll down to learn more.
What You’ll Experience
A camp experience rooted in culture, adventure, and self-discovery.
- Spend time with Elders and Knowledge Holders, learning through storytelling, language, and ceremony.
- Take part in land-based activities and outdoor adventures like foraging, plant identification, canoeing, and fishing.
- Get hands-on with science and technology through workshops in soil analysis, animation, and natural dyes.
- Build leadership skills through team challenges, group projects, and campfire reflections.
Guided by Etuaptmumk
Guided by the principles of Etuaptmumk and Netukulimk, Land Camp weaves together Indigenous knowledge and contemporary STEAM learning.
Whether you’re testing water quality, identifying plants, or carving wood, you’ll explore the deep connections between culture, sustainability, and science. By blending both perspectives, you’ll gain new skills, confidence, and a deeper understanding of what it means to live in balance with the land.
Land Camp 2025
July 23-August 1, 2025 | Bridgewater, NS
At this year’s Land Camp, you’ll spend 10 days exploring the outdoors, engaging in STEAM learning, and stepping into leadership roles.
- Navigate the land through orienteering and a scavenger hunt.
- Explore water stewardship through science, ceremony, and traditional knowledge.
- Get creative with beading, plant dyes, and animation-based storytelling.
- Gain leadership skills through team challenges and spending time with Elders and Knowledge Keepers.
- Embark on outdoor adventures like hiking, fire-building, and shelter-making.
- Slow down and connect with the land through solo sits, journaling, and photography.
Our Supporters
Land Camp is made possible through the support, guidance, and generosity of many individuals and organizations.
We are especially grateful to our partners Tim Hortons and the Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs Secretariat (APCFNC) for their commitment to empowering Indigenous youth.
Our deepest gratitude to the Indigenous Knowledge Keepers and Elders whose teachings ensure that Land Camp remains culturally grounded, honouring the deep relationships Indigenous Peoples have with the land and waters.
We also appreciate the many community contributors—organizations and individuals—who generously share their skills, knowledge, and time to create a meaningful experience for our youth.
Frequently Asked Questions
For more information about this program, contact us at camps@ulnooweg.ca.
How much does it cost?
All expenses during the program—including travel, meals, and accommodations—are covered. Depending on resources available, we may also be able to help with travel to and from pick-up locations.
Who can apply?
This program is open to Indigenous youth (ages 15-18) living in Atlantic Canada. This includes Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, and PEI.
Your home community can be outside of Atlantic Canada, but you must currently live in the region to apply.
Can I get support with travel?
Our goal is to make this opportunity available to Indigenous youth across Atlantic Canada. Depending on resources available, we may be able to help with travel to and from pick-up locations.
Reach out to us at camps@ulnooweg.ca to enquire.