The Néhiyawak Summer Gathering 2026 brought together Kapawe’no First Nation, Sucker Creek First Nation, and Whitefish Lake First Nation from July 27-29 at the Kapawe’no Gathering Grounds, creating three days of culture, language, teachings, entertainment, and fellowship. Families, Elders, youth, and visitors enjoyed hand games, traditional medicine teachings, storytelling, museum tours, live music, cultural demonstrations, and family activities while renewing relationships and celebrating nehiyaw identity.
The gathering was hosted through the shared leadership of Hereditary Chief Sydney L. Halcrow, Chief Barb Okemow, and Chief Albert Thunder, whose commitment helped make the event a success.
Hereditary Chief Sydney L. Halcrow of Kapawe’no First Nation noted, “When our people come together, we strengthen our Nation, our language, and our future.” Chief Barb Okemow of Sucker Creek First Nation added, “This gathering showed the power of our Nations working together for our families and future generations.” Chief Albert Thunder of Whitefish Lake First Nation reflected, “Gatherings like this keep our culture strong and remind us of the importance of supporting one another as Nations.”
The event was supported by many volunteers, staff, Knowledge Keepers, including Lifetime Councillors Debra Chalifoux and Pamela’s Halcrow from Kapawe’no, Michelle Knibb, Rebecca Peterson, Margaret Thunder, Shirley Calliou and many others plus Boh Kubrakovich-Kiniw, who all were part of the team of the planning and coordination efforts.
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