Strengthening Connections to the Land, Culture, and Community

The Physical Activity & Land-Based Learning Module provides participants with opportunities to learn directly from the land through outdoor activities, cultural exploration, and Elder-led teachings.
 

For generations, Nlaka'pamux people learned through observation, participation, and experiences on the land. This module helps restore those connections by providing guided opportunities to explore traditional territory while learning about local history, traditional foods, medicines, cultural sites, and environmental stewardship.
 

Participants will engage in walking tours, community gardening activities, traditional games, nature walks, cultural site visits, and discussions about wellness, food security, and traditional knowledge.
 

Workshop Activities Include

• Cultural territory walks

• Traditional site visits

• Plant identification

• Traditional medicine teachings

• Community gardening

• Traditional games and activities

• Environmental stewardship teachings

• Outdoor wellness activities
   

Participants Will Learn

• Traditional Nlaka'pamux teachings

• Local plant identification

• Traditional food and medicine knowledge

• Cultural history and oral traditions

• Land stewardship practices

• Healthy lifestyle and wellness practices

• Community values and connections
   

Participants Should Bring

• Weather-appropriate clothing

• Comfortable walking footwear

• Water bottle

• Hat

• Light rain jacket

• Sunscreen

• Personal medications if required

• Bagged Lunch
   

Participants Will Receive

• Educational materials

• Guided cultural instruction

• Land-based learning experiences
   

Expected Outcomes

Participants will:

• Strengthen physical wellness

• Increase cultural knowledge

• Learn traditional land-based teachings

• Build confidence in outdoor cultural activities

• Strengthen relationships with Elders and community members

• Develop a stronger connection to Nlaka'pamux territory and culture

 

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Space is limited and registration is required.

 

For more information or for assistance with registration, contact:

Judy Service
Program Assistant
Email: jpdraney@gmail.com
Phone: 778-253-0277