Herbal Medicine Making Certificate (12-hours)

by Kalyn Kodiak, ClH | Aug 18, 2022

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...

Metis Sash Loom Weaving (Live workshop, 2 days)

by Kalyn Kodiak, ClH | Aug 8, 2022

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...

Students of Aberystwyth, Wales Visit Kodiak Herbal

by Kalyn Kodiak, ClH | Apr 1, 2022 | Articles, Recipes & Blog Posts, Herb Gossip, Lifestyle

I had the extreme pleasure of hosting students from Coleg Ceredigion during their visit to Canada in March 2022, for a plant walk featuring traditional Metis medicines of the Bow River Valley. Among the group of travelers, who hailed from various parts of the UK, were...

Metis Medicines of Early Summer – Lii Bonn Michinn Plantwalk

by Kalyn Kodiak, ClH | Mar 25, 2022

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....

Metis Riverside Plants, Foods & Medicines

by Kalyn Kodiak, ClH | Mar 25, 2022

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...