Outdoor Learning Conference 2026

This workshop offers participants a unique opportunity to engage directly with land-based learning through the lens of Dene ways of knowing. Participants will gain hands-on experience in traditional skills such as rabbit snaring, moose and duck calling, log cabin building, fire-starting outdoors, and other land-based activities that are central to life on the land.

Each activity is guided by cultural teachings, demonstrating not only the practical skill but also the values and worldviews that underlie them. For example, while learning rabbit snaring or calling techniques, participants will also explore observation, patience, and respect for animals and the land. Fire-starting and shelter-building exercises teach resourcefulness, safety, and survival skills, while connecting participants to the rhythms of nature and the lessons embedded in every action.