Starting Monday, various locations and organizations will be taken over by a week-long event.

Kallie Wood was part of the driving force that brought the Atamikakewak National Gathering to Moose Jaw.

Atamiskakewak 2018 is a national gathering that is less than a week away, which hopes to bridge the gap between indigenous and non-indigenous people. Moose Jaw was chosen as the host city for this large-scale event, and organizers are putting the finishing touches on their plans. 

Events will be held across the city geared towards all ages and they are open to everyone. 

"We have people coming from all four directions to join us here on Treaty 4 Territory in Moose Jaw," said Kallie Wood of Converging Pathways and one of the main organizers for Atamiskakewak. She added that the week will also be about building relationships as we move forward as a society and community.

One of the highlights of the week will be towards the end of all the festivities when a pow wow is set to happen on Friday evening at Mosaic Place. 

"Last we heard from our group that's organizing it; they have over 600 dancers coming into the building. From all ages, tiny tots all the way to elders that dance in the competition," said Wood. 

Each day kicks off at 9 am, with various events, sessions and games throughout the week. On the final day of Atamiskakewak, a tournament will hit the floor at one of the sporting facilities.

"Saturday is our windup day; that's our lacrosse tournament that will be over at the Kinsmen Arena. We have Standing Buffalo (Reservation) coming in with their teams to play our teams and our Moose Jaw RCMP and City Police will be involved in that as well."

People will not only be able to enjoy lacrosse games, they will also be entertained by Terrance Littletent and Metis Jiggers who will be performing on Saturday. 

For more information you can head to the National Gathering website, where you can also see a full schedule of the week.