Get cozy and listen to a telling of the captíkwł, “How Turtle Set the Animals Free.” Kids and adults alike will appreciate what the captíkwł teach us about living harmoniously on this land.
Family-friendly and suitable for all ages!
Sn̓k̓lip and x̌ʷaʕylxʷ (coyote and fox) are often seen in the captíkwł (sacred creation stories) of the syilx/Okanagan people. What lessons do they teach us about living on this land? This workshop is for all ages.
The captíkwł (sacred creation stories) of the syilx/Okanagan people teach us how to live on this land. Hear from local Elders and discuss what we learn and understand about How Food Was Given.
Bring your questions and engage in this discussion, led by local syilx Elders. How are we doing? What action is happening? How can we do better?
Have you heard of "new" terms like forest bathing and eco-wellness? Are these practices really new, or are these concepts from Indigenous practices (hint: it's the latter). This discussion is led by syilx/Okanagan Elders and knowledge carriers.
The Okanagan is incredibly biodiverse, and the syilx/Okanagan people have deep knowledge of how to use the different plant species for food, medicine, shelter, even natural deodorant! Put on your walking shoes and join us for this always popular outdoor event.
The Okanagan is incredibly biodiverse, and the syilx/Okanagan people have deep knowledge of how to use the different plant species for food, medicine, shelter, even natural deodorant! Put on your walking shoes and join us for this always popular outdoor event.
The Okanagan is incredibly biodiverse, and the syilx/Okanagan people have deep knowledge of how to use the different plant species for food, medicine, shelter, even natural deodorant! Put on your walking shoes and join us for this always popular outdoor event.
The Okanagan is incredibly biodiverse, and the syilx/Okanagan people have deep knowledge of how to use the different plant species for food, medicine, shelter, even natural deodorant! Put on your walking shoes and join us for this always popular outdoor event.
