Indigenous Medicine Making Workshop

Explore traditional plant-based healing practices in a hands-on workshop led by Brenda Holder, a traditional Knowledge Keeper of plant medicine. This session is designed for adults 16 and older who are interested in learning about Indigenous health and wellness traditions. Participants will learn to create five distinct remedies, including a Cold and Flu Formula, a Slow Oxymel, and a Healing Salve. You will also prepare an Herbal Mouthwash and a Trauma Liniment, taking home medicines rooted in specific cultural knowledge and practical use. Brenda Holder brings extensive experience from her time in Jasper National Park, where she has guided others in bushcraft and plant identification. Her teaching style combines traditional Cree and Iroquois lineage knowledge with accessible, practical instruction. 📍 The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland 🌿 Hands-on creation of five traditional remedies 🧘 Led by a traditional Knowledge Keeper