Experiences
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Multi day Guided Survival Adventures
Animal viewing, beautiful scenery, Great memories and survival training all in one!
Beginner to Advanced, we can accommodate all
East: Fire and Light – Illumination of the Spirit
In this experience, participants will explore the symbolic significance of fire in Indigenous Medicine Wheel teachings, where it represents wisdom, clarity, and the illumination of the mind and spirit. Through hands-on activities, they will master fire-starting techniques using natural materials, focusing on fire’s vital role in providing light, warmth, and safety in survival situations.
East: Path of the Guiding Sun
This workshop explores the sun’s guiding role in Indigenous Medicine Wheel teachings, symbolizing direction, energy, and the start of a new cycle. Participants will learn solar navigation techniques, including how to use the sun’s position to determine cardinal directions The session will focus on hands-on practice in the wild, teaching how to find your way using the sun, shadows, and basic tools, ensuring confidence in navigating natural landscapes without a compass
East: Sun’s Wisdom – Path of Light and Communication
In this workshop, participants explore the role of communication and connection in survival, drawing on Indigenous Medicine Wheel teachings that highlight the importance of clear communication for spiritual clarity and survival. Learners will master signaling techniques, using fire, smoke, mirrors, and reflective materials
The workshop includes hands-on practice in setting up and sending signals over distances, teaching how to effectively draw attention and enhance the chances of rescue.
South: "The Healing Path – Journey of Plants and Medicine"
This workshop connects with the teachings of the South, focusing on growth, nurturing, and emotional healing, and highlights the role of plant medicine. Participants will learn to identify, harvest, and use medicinal and edible plants for both healing and nourishment. Through hands-on plant walks they will gather plants and prepare them for teas, poultices, and other traditional remedies, gaining valuable skills in using nature’s resources for well-being and survival.
South: Roots of Protection – Building Shelter for Body and Soul
This workshop draws from the South’s teachings of growth, nurturing, and protection, focusing on creating both physical and emotional security through shelter. Participants will learn how to build shelters using natural materials, such as lean-tos, debris huts, and other emergency structures. The session emphasizes hands-on construction, teaching how to create safe, protective spaces that support both physical survival and emotional well-being in the wild.
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Sacred Pathways: Survival Through the Medicine Wheel
A Multi-Workshop Series to Build Skills, Balance, and Connection
Embark on a transformative journey through the teachings of the Medicine Wheel. This multi-session series blends ancient wisdom with hands-on survival techniques, guiding you toward harmony with nature and yourself.
A Workshop Series Like No Other
Each workshop focuses on one direction of the Medicine Wheel, teaching survival skills while exploring spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical balance:
- Workshop 1: Introduction to the Medicine Wheel & Survival Foundations
- Workshops 2-3: East & South – Shelter, Fire, Foraging, and Water Procurement
- Workshops 4-6: South & West – Healing, Navigation, and Problem-Solving
- Workshops 7-10: North – Ethical Practices, Group Survival, and Final Simulation
What You’ll Gain:
Essential skills: Shelter building, fire-starting, foraging, tracking, and navigation.
Traditional knowledge: Medicinal plants, natural healing, and ethical survival practices.
Personal growth: Reflection circles, vision quests, and ceremonial gratitude.
Culmination in a Final Survival Challenge
Put all your skills to the test in a full wilderness simulation and celebrate your journey with a closing ceremony led by an elder or knowledge keeper.
Master the Wild. Embrace Balance. Walk the Sacred Path.
Trail of the Ancestors: Survival Through Métis Eyes
Join our immersive workshop series that blends Métis cultural wisdom with essential survival skills. This series teaches practical techniques rooted in Métis traditions, focusing on sustainable practices, respect for nature, and community-centered survival.
What You’ll Learn:
- Métis Survival Philosophy: Understand the Circle of Life, resourcefulness, and the deep connection to nature that guides Métis survival practices.
- Shelter & Fire-Building: Learn traditional Métis methods for building shelters and making fire using natural materials.
- Land Knowledge: Master foraging, medicinal plant identification, and Métis tracking and trapping techniques.
- Water & Hunting: Discover Métis water sourcing, purification, and sustainable hunting and fishing methods.
- Spirituality & Ethics: Explore how spirituality shapes Métis survival practices with gratitude ceremonies and respect for all life.
- Modern Adaptations: Learn how to integrate modern tools with traditional Métis knowledge for effective survival.
Final Workshop:
Test your skills in a final survival challenge and celebrate your journey with a closing ceremony.