Youth the focus of Day two of Treaty 4 Gathering [Video]

Fort Qu’Appelle Valley –

Tuesday saw great conditions for day two of the 38th annual Treaty 4 Gathering in the Fort Qu’Appelle Valley.

It was a time for youth to celebrate and learn all about the Indigenous culture.

It’s estimated that around 1,000 Indigenous and Non-Indigenous people from Treaty 4 came together to celebrate the day.

“I think it’s important because it’s part of our country,” one student said.

“I’ve learned about kind of what the First Nations do, and they believe in,” another student said.

“Like the culture is so nice, so diverse, so nice,” expressed another student.

Officials with the gathering said it’s important to include the next generation in events like the gathering.

“The youth are important to not only Indigenous youth but all youth. It’s important to them because what are we leaving our generation? What are we leaving our youth of tomorrow? Are we leaving them in a better …