These 4 x 60 min sessions will include the power of ceremony, mindfulness, gratitude, All My Relations and Indigenous games.

These sessions will combine the core teachings of the books Heartbeat of the Earth and Whispers of the Earth. They will integrate the teachings into everyday life whether in the outdoor classroom, playschool or comfort of your backyard. 

Session Dates & Times:

• 4 x 60 min Virtual Sessions on Zoom
• 4pm Pacific / 7pm Eastern Time
• Wednesdays – July  2, 9, 16 & 23
  

Your contribution:

• Super Early Bird Registration: $100 ($25/session) until March 15 (please select this option if you are able)
• 50% Discounted Registration: $50($12.50/session) until March 15 (please select this option if price is a barrier)
• 25% Additional Discount for groups of 5 or more using this code at checkout: N945QEAF

Your course fee goes towards supporting our charity in covering the course costs, including ensuring that we compensate the course instructors adequately, and that we can continue to offer learning opportunities like these.

Registration includes:

• Access to 4 live 60-minute virtual sessions
• Links to the recordings of all sessions (available for up to 3 months after)
• A Certificate of Completion (4 Learning Hours)

Sessions:

Session 1: Heartbeat of the Earth: Nature is a place to both play and learn. The physical self is moving and active, the mental self is thinking and questioning, the emotional self is feeling and experiencing, while the spiritual self is connecting and thankful. This workshop will explore the 4 parts of self as they relate to land based learning. The activities instill traditional teachings of respect, resourcefulness, and humility through Indigenous Ways of Knowing.

Session 2: Whispers of the Earth:The wisdom of our ancestors surrounds us. These are precious teachings passed down through generations. In this workshop participants will explore the language of the animals, the teachings of the plants and the wisdom of the land. The focus will be on integrating Traditional Ecological Knowledge into your outdoor practice.

Session 3: The Role of Knowledge Keepers/Elders in Place Based Learning: This Session will investigate strategies to build relationships with Knowledge Keepers/Elders and to include them respectfully in the outdoor classroom. Topics include protocols for greeting and gifting, engagement, and gratitude.

Session 4: Mindfulness in Place Based Learning: This workshop will explore mindfulness as it relates to Indigenous Ways of Knowing. It incorporates the teachings of both Heartbeat of the Earth and Whispers of the Earth as they correspond to mindfulness. Attendees can expect to participate in various sensory based activities as they correlate to land connection.

Instructors:

Launa Payne is a member of Douglas First Nation. She is an Indigenous Educator with a focus on outdoor education. Launa teaches yoga and mindfulness in addition to Indigenous outdoor camps. She runs Rise Up Indigenous Wellness, and authored the book, Heartbeat of the Earth: Connecting Children to Nature through Indigenous Teachings and Whispers of the Earth: A Journey through Indigenous Wisdom.

Sherrelle Anderson is a member of the Saddle Lake First Nation. She is a Social Worker with a focus on Indigenous wellness. Sherrelle is an Indigenous outreach Worker who also teaches a number of Indigenous programs, and runs Rise Up Indigenous Wellness.

Carl Sam advises on language and culture, and is “Ha7li” of the Bear Clan from Skookumchuck, part of St’at’icmulh Nation, sometimes referred to as the Interior Salish.