It is a gathering for all people, no matter what color they may be. The gathering is similar to traditional Native spiritual gatherings. Elders and youth, parents and children, camp together in an isolated area for a week to nine days. They are asked to leave the trappings of the world behind them. A sacred fire is lit in the center of the camp.
Participants pass on their knowledge and wisdom.
At the same time, around the grounds, some play drums and sing sacred songs, some learn to make baskets or clay bowls, Others take children into the woods, showing them how to find animal tracks. Women and men's talking circles form, each with an elder present to ensure that there will be healing. Sweat-lodges are built. Seemingly from nowhere, salmon, moose berries, breads and other traditional foods arrive to feed the people. Throughout it all, no one is asked to pay for anything.