A youth conference kicked off Thursday morning in La Ronge.

The “Gift of Choice” conference is being put on by Lac La Ronge Indian Band Health Services.

It features a variety of entertainment, traditional teachings, health and career information.

Scheduled speakers include Michael Linklater who will speak on “Setting and Achieving Goals” and Tala Tootoosis who will speak about “Holistic Healing.”

Entertainment is being provided Scott Ward and Lillianohna Naytowhowcon.

One of the highlights of the conference is a traditional teachings room which will feature birch bark biting, moose hide beading and woodcarving.

The two-day event is taking place at Senator Myles Venne School.