Learn about the blended healing traditions of Metis people of Southern Alberta. Everyone is Welcome. This segment of Lii Bonn Michinn includes bear teachings, animal medicine, and a little bit of tanning, fire-building and winter skills. This event takes place outdoors around a fire. Dress warm and bring your tea mug, chairs and blankets. Some […]
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. Workshop For: This workshop […]
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 […]
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 […]
The 12-hour plant medicine making certificate program designed for students & plant medicine enthusiasts who want to take their understanding of herbs to the next level. Creating your own herbal formulas is an accessible, affordable and empowering way to connect with plants from your local environment! This program focuses on making safe & effective herbal […]
Create your own custom sayncheur flayshii (Metis sash) on an artisan hand loom while learning traditions and history of the Metis sash. This cultural workshop takes place in a small group, with plenty of time for tea & socializing while we learn. You don't need weaving experience - Beginners are encouraged to come learn the basics […]