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SUMMARY:Metis Medicines of Early Summer - Lii Bonn Michinn Plantwalk
DESCRIPTION:Lii Bonn Michinn Plant Walk in the Foot hills! The flowers of berry bushes\, trees and edible greens will be springing up with renewed energy in June! This is the best time to learn traditional plant identification skills\, and to harvest the last of the spring greens. As always\, this Lii Bonn Michinn workshop is packed with teachings for student herbalists and enthusiasts alike. Featuring teachings on traditional food\, tool and medicine plants of the Metis who wandered the eastern slopes of the foot hills. \nWorkshop Info: This workshop is designed for students of Lii Bonn Michinn\, however anyone is welcome to attend. There will be gentle walking\, up and down hill over rocky or muddy terrain. We will travel about 3km round-trip. Minors (<18 years) must be accompanied by a guardian. Kids age 4-11 are discounted\, please consider that this is a 3-hour event before bringing young children. No dogs on this walk\, please. \nParking: Park in front of the school house\, at the lower parking lot. \nWhat to Bring: Dress warm\, bring extra layers; wear boots or good walking shoes. A notebook and pen\, water bottle\, bug spray\, a hat or sunglasses\, raincoat according to the weather. \nPracticum/CE Hours: This workshop provides three (3) Practicum (non-clinical) hours for students of herbalism\, or three (3) CE hours for Registered Herbalists.
URL:https://kodiakherbal.com/event/metis-medicines-of-early-summer-lii-bonn-michinn-outdoors-plantwalk/
LOCATION:Leighton Art Centre\, 282027 144 St W\, Millarville\, Alberta\, T1S 0Y4\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220528T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220528T193000
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SUMMARY:Metis Riverside Plants\, Foods & Medicines
DESCRIPTION:Explore 3 unique ecosystems in Fish Creek Park with a Metis Herbalist. We will move along the riverbanks\, under cottonwoods and through the prairie grasses of the Bow River Valley\, sharing information from Metis plant culture and relationships. Teachings on the identification of\, and traditional uses for food and medicine plants of the Metis focus on the wonderful relationship we share with the plants. \nWorkshop For: This workshop is designed for families\, and anyone who likes a shorter walk/slower pace. The route is about 1.5kms round trip. The trail is flat and paved. Families with children are welcome\, minors (<18 years) must be accompanied by a guardian. Socialized dogs are allowed\, provided they are leashed and under control. \nWhat to Bring: your notebook and pen\, water bottle\, comfortable clothing to keep you safe for the weather\, good walking shoes or boots if it’s wet. \nPracticum/CE Hours: This workshop provides one (1) Practicum (non-clinical) hour for students of herbalism\, or one (1) CE hours for Registered Herbalists.
URL:https://kodiakherbal.com/event/metis-plant-foods-medicines-in-hulls-wood/
LOCATION:Hull’s Wood\, Fish Creek Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220528T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220528T150000
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SUMMARY:Elderberry Medicine Make & Take
DESCRIPTION:Elderberry is one of our best traditional antiviral medicines and a traditional source of food\, tools and a rainbow spectrum of dyes for clothing and crafts. In this workshop we’ll be making elderberry syrup from scratch\, and getting creative along the way with tie-dyes and litmus tests – thanks to the fascinating science of elderberry anthocyanins! You will discover all the medicinal benefits of elderberry\, learn about growing elderberries in Alberta\, and bring home a fresh bottle of Elderberry Syrup at the end of the class. \nWorkshop For: Anyone is welcome to attend this workshop. It takes place indoors in a commercial kitchen. Gloves and masks are provided\, for use during the syrup-making activity. Minors (<18 years) must be accompanied by a guardian – please note\, we will be working with hot liquid during this workshop. \nWhat to Bring: your notebook and pen\, water bottle or tea mug. Please bring an apron\, or a shirt that you don’t mind staining. Working with elderberries can be messy! \nPracticum/CE Hours: This workshop provides two (2) Practicum (non-clinical) hours for students of herbalism\, or two (2) CE hours for Registered Herbalists.
URL:https://kodiakherbal.com/event/elderberry-syrup-make-take/
LOCATION:Kodiak Herbal Apothecary\, 2410 2 Avenue SE\, Bay G\, Calgary\, AB\, T2E 6J9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220525T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220525T210000
DTSTAMP:20260625T161746
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SUMMARY:Metis Flower Medicine - Lii Bonn Michinn (Outdoor/Plantwalk)
DESCRIPTION:Lii Bonn Michinn Spring Plant Walk – Meet the Medicines in Flower at Nose Hill Park\, Calgary. Following suite with other Lii Bonn Michinn workshops\, this event is an intensive 3-hour teaching on the identification of\, and traditional uses for\, food and medicine plants available in the prairie/grassland ecosystem in May. \nWorkshop For: This workshop is designed for students of Lii Bonn Michinn\, however anyone is welcome to attend. There will be gentle walking\, up and down hill\, about 2kms round-trip. Minors (<18 years) must be accompanied by a guardian. \nWhat to Bring: your notebook and pen\, water bottle\, comfortable clothing to keep you safe for the weather\, good walking shoes or boots if it’s raining. \nPracticum/CE Hours: This workshop provides three (3) Practicum (non-clinical) hours for students of herbalism\, or three (3) CE hours for Registered Herbalists.
URL:https://kodiakherbal.com/event/metis-flowers-of-spring-lii-bonn-michinn-outdoor-plantwalk/
LOCATION:AB
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220421T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220421T210000
DTSTAMP:20260625T161746
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SUMMARY:Lii Bonn Michinn - Metis Medicine for Women/Those with a Uterus
DESCRIPTION:As late April moves into May\, Alberta comes into Flower Season! Spring is officially here\, and many of our aromatic plants are ripe for harvesting during this season\, when the strongest medicine helps the plant to bloom. \nThis is an important time for “Womens’ Medicine”/ “Michinn dii Faam“\, and of course for any person who owns a uterus – no matter how they identify. Everyone is welcome to this workshop\, uterus or not. We will focus on the plants harvested in late April and early May\, which provide some of our best traditional medicines. We will also celebrate the first full moon after the vernal equinox\, the start of the Frog Moon. \nWhat to Bring: Comfy cushion or blanket to sit on\, notebook and pen\, mug for tea\, pinch of tobacco. \nMore info: Pre-registration is required. This workshop is for adults & youth over the age of 14; babes-in-arms are welcome to accompany their mothers.  Masks will be mandatory during this teaching. To view our workshop policies\, please visit this link.
URL:https://kodiakherbal.com/event/lii-bonn-michinn-metis-medicine-for-women-those-with-a-uterus/
LOCATION:AB
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220312T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220312T160000
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SUMMARY:Balsam Harvest and Medicine Making Festival
DESCRIPTION:Venue: Leighton Art Centre\n\nEveryone is welcome to join in a traditional day of sharing food\, tea and medicine. Metis Herbalist Kalyn Kodiak leads the 6th annual Balsam Harvest Festival\, a celebration of the first medicine of spring.\n\nThe sticky buds of the Balsam Poplar (Populus balsamifera) are the Medicine of Springtime. Used around the world to seal up wounds\, they stop bleeding and relieve pain while preventing infection. The balsam tree really is Nature’s Bandage! This festival of trees is part herb-walk\, part outdoor apothecary experience. We will steep our medicine over an open fire\, from harvest to creation of a take-home medicine chest of balsam tree goodies\, all in one afternoon.\n\nTea & bannock are provided – please bring your own mug\, dress for the weather\, and bring camp chairs or blankets for your comfort. Children under 18 must be supervised by an accompanying adult.
URL:https://kodiakherbal.com/event/balsam-harvest-medicine-making-festival/
LOCATION:Leighton Art Centre\, 282027 144 St W\, Millarville\, Alberta\, T1S 0Y4\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220219T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220219T150000
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SUMMARY:Metis Bear Medicine (Lii Bonn Michinn)
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the blended healing traditions of Metis people of Southern Alberta. Everyone is Welcome.\nThis segment of Lii Bonn Michinn includes bear teachings\, animal medicine\, and a little bit of tanning\, fire-building and winter skills. \nThis event takes place outdoors around a fire. Dress warm and bring your tea mug\, chairs and blankets. Some of the medicines we’ll be discussing and sampling include bear grease\, spruce\, poplar and juniper. \nWe’ve Changed Locations! Directions to the Event at Metis Local 87 Calgary: https://goo.gl/maps/7WUPqof2j8akdfLS6
URL:https://kodiakherbal.com/event/metis-bear-medicine-lii-bonn-michinn/
LOCATION:Metis Local 87\, 1539 43 St SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2A1M3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220119T203000
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SUMMARY:Lii Bonn Michinn - Metis Traditional Medicine
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the blended healing traditions of Metis people\, including plant medicine traditions\, Right Relationships & Living in a Good Way. This is the 3rd lesson in a series\, you may join at any time. We will learn from elder Cheryle Chagnon about the medicine wheel and 4 sacred medicines. This workshop is for everyone\, regardless of cultural background. \nThis live teaching takes place at Kodiak Herbal Apothecary\, Bay G 2410 2 Ave SE\, Calgary. \nWhat to Bring \n\nMask\, Proof of vaccination\ncomfortable pillow or blanket to sit on (we sit on the floor in circle\, with chairs available for those who need them)\nwater bottle\, if desired\na small pouch of tobacco (you can acquire tobacco loose at any tobacco shop in your community)\n\nView our Workshop & Experience Policies \n 
URL:https://kodiakherbal.com/event/lii-bonn-michinn-metis-traditional-medicine/
LOCATION:Kodiak Herbal Apothecary\, 2410 2 Avenue SE\, Bay G\, Calgary\, AB\, T2E 6J9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220110T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220110T170000
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SUMMARY:Tree Medicine
DESCRIPTION:Right Here
URL:https://kodiakherbal.com/event/tree-medicine/
LOCATION:AB
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