by Kalyn Kodiak, ClH | Oct 31, 2018 | Articles, Recipes & Blog Posts, Herb Gossip, Student Clinic, Uncategorized
One of my favorite things about elderberries (Sambucus spp.) is the colorful rainbow of possibilities they provide! I love to showcase this ‘magic trick’ for my students during the elderberry harvest. This year my apprentice caught it all on camera, so we...
by Kalyn Kodiak, ClH | Oct 25, 2018 | Uncategorized
Grown & produced in Calgary by the great-great grand-daughter of Marie Rose Smith, the Famous Metis Herbalist & Midwife of the Prairies. Boon Michinn means “good medicine” in the Michif language. You can find out more about the Metis people and see a...
by Kalyn Kodiak, ClH | Oct 22, 2018 | Articles, Recipes & Blog Posts, Gallery, Herb Gossip, Metis Culture
This video was filmed by my apprentice Carmen, at our Traditional Elderberry Syrup workshop. The preparation and preservation methods are typical of a traditional Metis recipe. The berries are fresh and locally harvested! The syrup turned out lovely. Thank you for the...
