Camp Petawachuan

06/19/2025

Roughed out paddles ready for carving

07/09/2024

Whitefish for breakfast this morning

04/04/2024

Come and visit Dokis and stay with us for an amazing cultural experience.

03/25/2024

New trail open, come and explore. We specialize in outdoor bushcraft and our indigenous ways of knowing.

03/25/2024

https://youtu.be/ou-H5Tq-NMY?si=rlanX4Gb-N_3Pu7L

08/14/2023

https://www.canadorecollege.ca/about/the-canadore-story/land-based-learning-impacts-indigenous-youth-at-km-steam-land-camp?fbclid=IwAR2t2Nhjibk-RGT0z-Cy2kWZwd4R6Do58V0ADEdgIyAtNR15Gv_9y47k0ZA

As society innovates and technology advances, the need for professionals who can propose solutions in the fields of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) continues to grow. Having an Indigenous voice behind these solutions is vital to our success and longevity.

06/27/2023

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/indigenous-tourism-sector-bounce-back-1.6888662

Canada's Indigenous tourism sector was growing quickly before the pandemic, but was hit hard by COVID-19. It's now bouncing back at a faster pace than expected with revenues expected to triple by 2030 if demand continues to grow.

06/12/2023

Our fish cleaners helping out. We made sucker soup and fried catfish.

05/24/2023

Paddle to the Pow Wow from Camp Petawachuan

Dokis First Nation 21st Annual Traditional Pow Wow "Respect for our Rivers"
June 24 & 25, 2023
Giiwejwan Traditional Grounds, Old Graveyard Road, Dokis First Nation

Sunrise Ceremony: Saturday & Sunday 5:30AM
Grand Entry: Saturday 12:00PM & 7:00PM; Sunday 12:00PM

Daily Honorariums for registered Dancers
Registered Drums with minimum 5 singers will receive an honorarium of $500
*All Singers and Dancers must register daily to be eligible for honorarium*

ADMISSION: Free, Everyone Welcome! Bring a chair!

COMMUNITY FEAST: Saturday June 24, Supper Break; Please bring your feast bags!

PARKING: Please follow signs and park in designated areas – No camping allowed in parking; RV’s permitted – must park in designated area.

CAMPING: Please camp in designated areas; rough camping. No camping will be allowed in designated parking area. In the event there is a fire ban, please follow instruction accordingly.

Absolutely NO alcohol or drugs – No Pets!

Dokis Cultural Committee will not be responsible for any injuries, theft, damages or any other liability associated with the pow wow.

CONTACT: Paige Restoule 705-494-0912, [email protected] and/or Gwen Dokis 705-499-4615, [email protected]

02/27/2023

Brad and Leah from Explore the Backcountry stopped in for a visit. Such nice people. Check out their canoe adventures on YouTube.