Speaking Earth – Legend, Land and Languages [FOR 2022]

Due to the health and safety of the community, the Speaking Earth packages are currently unavailable. However, the St Eugene Resort and Casino is currently operating the hotel, golf course and RV park. Visit their website to learn more.  

Speaking Earth Haqaⱡpaⱡniʔnam (Hackalth-palth-knee-nam) is a series of extraordinary activities showcasing the Ktunaxa culture, who possess a language unlike any other in history. Their stories and traditions are deeply connected to the land, and the Nation is proud to share their culture and traditions with guests.

Join Ktunaxa nation members for up to two days of storytelling, excitement and enlightenment, based at the St. Eugene Golf Resort & Casino. Guests will experience traditional knowledge and culture interpreted by cultural entrepreneurs in a hands-on environment. Hear stories, scrape hides, learn to bead, play traditional games, and other historical locations. And at night, guests may choose to sleep in traditional tipis.

Day 2: Speaking Earth

Start your day off in the dining room for breakfast and prepare for a day full of activities, learning and discovering! Spend the morning participating in cultural activities.

After lunch, join your cultural guide for a tour of the Ktunaxa Interpretive Centre and St Eugene Mission Building. In the late afternoon, learn about the traditional art of beading that has been passed down from generation to generation.

Complete your day listening to Ktunaxa Elders sharing legends around the campfire and discover the spiritual significance of the land. End your night sleeping under the stars in a traditional teepee.