All workshops scheduled in February & March have refund/ rain-cheque options in case of a cancellation due to safety restrictions.
Balsam Harvest & Medicine Festival
Outdoor workshop, socially distanced in small groups. Please bring a mask.
Sun, Feb. 28 2021 – Follow the link to choose Time
Wound- healer, pain-reliever, sun screen, sour-dough bread starter – All from the Poplar family! Poplar is the Man’s Best Friend of trees, used by Metis & many other cultures around the world since the beginning of time. Working in small groups to facilitate social distancing, we will go on a hike to meet the stately balsam poplars (and other tree-cousins in the Populus family). We’ll brew & sample traditional balsam medicines over an outdoor cookstove. History & protocol teachings are included in this lesson, as always! We finish off our celebration by sharing a traditional snack of fry bread and rejuvenating winter-time tea.
Open Shop Saturdays: Feb. 20th
Open Shop Day is an excuse to get together for crafting, culture sharing and samples in a safe environment. We have mini-versions of workshops to try out, as well as samples of Metis crafts & goods and a full apothecary of plant medicines. Come, taste, see, create & have us answer any questions about the Michif and our unique styles of art & traditional medicine. Shop opens at 10:00am.
Metis Octopus Bag Workshop – Live & Social Distanced
Saturday, March 27th, 2021
12pm-4pm
Metis Octopus bags or Fire-bags have a colorful history! Learn the interesting story of the “octopus bag”, the multi-national origin of the unusual name, and make your own octopus bag in this fascinating workshop. Socially distanced workshop – only 6 participants per group.
We look forward to many years of Plant walks & Metis medicine teachings in 2021 & beyond! Experiences are tentatively being scheduled for Summer 2021. Availability will be subject to COVID-19 restrictions. Thank you for your support & understanding.
Metis Medicines in Old Man River Valley @ Lethbridge
Spring 2021 Dates TBA
View the many edible & medicinal plants of the river valley on this fascinating historical medicine walk lead by a traditional Metis Herbalist.
Metis Medicine Walk @ Pincher Creek
Spring 2021 Dates TBA
Explore the traditional medicine of Southern Alberta’s Metis Community. This walk is lead by Metis Knowledge Keeper Kalyn Kodiak, whose family has lived in Southern Alberta for 6 generations.
Mother’s Day Special: Natural Perfumery & Tea Social
May 2021 Dates TBA
Join us for an afternoon of delights! We begin with a D.I.Y. natural perfumery class with herbal chemist Zoe Lynne, who leads us in the creation of the perfect blend of natural scents to compliment your chemistry & personality. Then, we will sit down to a tea social featuring custom-blended, fresh beverages and crumpets with berries & cream.
Wildcrafting & Medicine Making at Providence Lane Farms
Saturday, May 23rd, 2020 POSTPONED
Come out to Providence Lane Homestead for a day spent with Kalyn Kodiak, Metis Knowledge Keeper. We will begin with an herb-foraging walk, enjoy a fresh & locally sourced lunch, and create healthy herbal preparations to take home.
Adventures in the Woods Wild Picnic & Plantwalk
Saturday in May Date TBA 11am-3pm
A picnic and plantwalk through the soft spring meadows of Kananaskis country! Picnic lunch is included.
Blossoms of Early Summer Picnic & Plantwalk
Saturday in June Date TBA 11am – 3pm
Return to the mountains to view the flowering plants in all their Glory! Meadows, Prairies and forest landscapes and a gourmet lunch in the wild.
Free Consultations @ Calgary Herbal Student Clinic
Sorry – No Student Clinic during COVID-19
Consult a Clinical Herbalist for Free and receive a reflexology treatment
New workshops are scheduled every few months -please bookmark our visual calendar and check back often to see new experiences. Or, contact Kalyn@KodiakHerbal.com to get on the mailing list.
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