Connecting with what sustains us.
There is something special about spending time with horses on the land. Recently, we had the opportunity to bring youth together for a land-based horsemanship workshop that combined Indigenous teachings, hands-on learning, and meaningful connections with animals.
We spent a beautiful afternoon at Rideau Pines Farms with Indigenous youth from our community. Thanks to a grant from ONWA, we were able to host this land-based activity and spend time together in nature—picking berries and fresh vegetables straight from the fields.
Our thanks to Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA) and Nanook Expeditions for making our inaugural Canoeing & Outdoor Cooking workshop a huge success.
It was time to get back to the land.
Berry picking holds deep cultural and spiritual significance for many Indigenous Peoples, as it has sustained our communities for generations.
We spent our day for reflection together, as it should be, then made an entire weekend out of it.