MEDICINE WALK & SWEETGRASS BRAIDING
Corporate Cultural Retreat
3-hour Interactive Retreat to share knowledge, increase Indigenous cultural awareness, and foster collaboration & communication.
Available June to September.
$900 per group, up to 20 attendees. Traditional refreshments included.
Lead by Louis Harris
Member of the Six Nations. Attended the University of British Columbia’s Bachelor of Science program in Zoology; Earth and Environmental Science. Joined Heartland Forest’s environmental team in 2021
Proceeds from Retreats go to Heartland Forest Programs and supports our mission to ignite curiosity and respect for our natural world through accessible, interactive and educational programs
WHAT TO EXPECT:
9:00 am Arrival
• Welcome & Introduction
• Land Acknowledgement
• Traditional Smudge
• Medicine walk: 700m walk across level terrain throughout the property; discussion of native plants, their medicinal purposes, traditional and modern uses
• Sweetgrass Harvesting Ceremony where tobacco and a prayer will be offered in thanks
• Sweetgrass Braiding
Break:
Enjoy traditional strawberry juice & cornbread made from corn grown in Heartland’s Friendship Garden and prepared by Louis
• Team Plant Identification Challenge
• Gratitude Circle & Closing
12:00 pm Conclusion
OPTIONAL
Add on additional time at a reduced rate to make use of the Forestview, Park and Trails for self-guided activities, team debriefing, lunch etc. OR Add on Low Ropes Team Building at a reduced rate for the afternoon.