Rediscovery' is an international network of wilderness education camps developed and coordinated by First Nation communities. Camp programs typically highlight the uniqueness of local culture and ecological bioregion, and provide youth opportunities for personal, social and ecological growth in a wilderness setting. This work documents the process of a community in northern Alberta establishing their own Rediscovery-style camp. Utilizing a critically-oriented, community-participatory methodology the perspective of local native Elders is sought to develop a camp program that recognizes and acknowledges local knowledge. Elders are encouraged to become involved in the camp, through consciously acknowledging their own strengths, skills, and knowledge during the research interview process. Eight key themes spanning the traditional - modern interface contribute to a local experiential program. A final reflective chapter critiques the research process and highlights a number of challenges for fledgling researchers conducting participatory research in a community setting.