Return of the Buffalo is the name given to the work of fostering family wellbeing at Sandy-Saulteaux Spiritual Centre. It means returning to the land, returning to Indigenous lifeways and returning to the teaching of respect for ALL our relations.
Upcoming land-based cultural revitalization retreats for youth and their families:
- June 19 – 21, 2026
- July 24 – 26, 2026
- Sept 25 – 27, 2026
- Dec 4 – 6, 2026
- Jan 8 – 10, 2027
- Mar 19 – 21, 2027
Retreat for all weekends! or just 1!
Meals provided, accommodations available.
Limited number of funded spots available for youth ages 15 – 25 and their families. Legal parent and/or guardian MUST be present.
Join us for land based fun! Grow confidence, friendship & cultural identity. Learn ceremony, traditional drumming & dancing, beading, medicine harvesting & more!
For more information, contact wahkotowin@sandysaulteaux.ca or 204-268-3913.
Return of the Buffalo Podcast
Want to hear stories from the Return of the Buffalo community and wisdom from the knowledge-keepers who inspire us? Listen to our podcast.

