AWAKE Cultural Camp Series

06/11/2025

Checking on the lodge, fall hunting is last week in Sept. watch for updates and application dates.

http://www.namurlakelodge.com/

04/07/2025

We were thrilled to welcome youth participant Elias to the trapline this year! An Indigenous youth from Edmonton, Elias joined us for his very first trapping season—and he was eager to learn. From building lynx pens to checking sets, he jumped right in and made the most of the experience.

Ready to connect with your heritage and learn traditional skills? Join us on our next trip! Apply today: https://awakeccs.ca/online-application/

Awake Cultural Camp is proudly sponsored by Birch Mountain Enterprises LP and Fort McKay Alcor

03/28/2025

One of the biggest surprises this season? Newcomer Elias’ lynx pen caught an unexpected visitor—an owl! Thankfully, our third-year veteran, Troy, was able to release it unharmed.

Trapping is always an adventure, and you never know what you’ll encounter in the wilderness. Want to experience it for yourself? Join us at our next camp!

Awake Cultural Camp is proudly sponsored by Birch Mountain Enterprises LP and Fort McKay Alcor

Learn more: https://awakeccs.ca/camps/

03/24/2025

That’s a wrap on this winter’s trapline! Despite a late start due to the lack of snow, we had an incredible season, kicking off on January 2 instead of our usual November 1.

Mel was joined by junior partner Troy W., now in his third year of trapping, and newcomer Elias, who was eager to learn. With no quotas in place, we had a highly successful harvest, bringing in four wolverines, six lynx, as well as fishers, mink and weasels. A memorable season all around, and we’re already looking forward to the next one.

Awake Cultural Camp is proudly sponsored by Birch Mountain Enterprises LP and Fort McKay Alcor

Learn more: https://awakeccs.ca/camps/

02/05/2025

One of our recent attendees, Kai, described the Awake Cultural Camp as an unforgettable experience, where he gained skills that will serve him for years to come. Read Kai’s full story: awakeccs.ca/stories

Join us! Experience the beauty of Northern Alberta while learning traditional winter trapping skills at our next camp. Apply now: awakeccs.ca

01/21/2025

As a keynote speaker and consultant for First Nation communities, Mel Grandjamb is dedicated to igniting the spark of possibility and inspiring meaningful change across Canada.

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From fireside chats and youth speaking engagements to formal corporate events and consulting, my mission is to create unique and impactful experiences for every audience I connect with.