The field trip departs Winnipeg at 12 noon on Wednesday, October 27 and returns to the city by 5:30 p.m.

The $50.00 fee includes transportation, a bagged lunch, interpretive tours and entrance to the facilities.

The field trip makes the following stops:

The Village at Broken-Head Ojibway First Nation

Guided tours of the following three attractions will be given by Elders from the community:

• Tour of the tipi village and a discussion of the traditional ways of life;
• A presentation on the historical background of the community including the Clan System with a special discussion on the importance of the Caribou Clan; and,
• A tour of the trail system along the river with demonstrations on the gathering and uses of medicinal plants.

Oak Hammock Marsh

Oak Hammock Marsh is a focal Manitoba attraction for waterfowl enthusiasts. The visit includes:

• a tour of the facility’s large interpretive centre;
• a visit to the viewing platform;
• walks along a number of trails throughout the marsh; and,
• interpretation of the marsh history and waterfowl.