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Russ McRae - AAROE Survival and Wilderness Travel Adventures
Re-connect with nature.
Tend the sacred fire — an invitation to presence.
Let your steps slow as we walk beneath the trees,
listening with our hearts.
Let the land hold you as you're guided into rest and connection,
feeling the land’s breath move through your own.
We close in quiet gathering, held by fire, stories, and the land beneath us.
A gentle, guided experience — a return to self through the rhythms of the natural world.
For those seeking healing, presence, and a deeper bond with the land.
Learn the ancient art of fire-starting using natural materials and simple tools. In this 2 hour hands-on experience, you'll discover the secrets to building and sustaining fire in any condition- rain, snow or wind.
Who its for: Ages 12 - Adult who are interested in fire building, survival, and Metis teachings
Step into the heart of Edmonton’s River Valley for a guided walk exploring the edible and medicinal plants that grow all around us. Learn how to identify, respectfully harvest, and use common wild plants for food, healing, and connection to the land. With stories, sensory experiences, and traditional knowledge woven in, this gentle walk offers both learning and grounding in nature.
Who It’s For:
Perfect for families, nature lovers, and anyone interested in reconnecting with the land
Unlock the language of the land by learning how animals, plants, and the elements reveal direction and movement. This 2 hr experience teaches natural navigation using subtle signs hidden in the wild
Who its for: Ages 8 - Adult who are nature enthusiasts, families and beginners interested in learning how to navigate using nature
In This 2 hr experience you will learn to build a basic, reliable shelter using only natural materials. A hands on intro to bushcraft shelter skills in the wild.
Who its for: All ages, with supervision for children under 10
In This 2 hr experience you will step into the world of Metis scouts. Learning to track animals as they did. Discover the hidden stories in tracks, signs and the whispers of nature, as you discover how these skills were once and still are essential to surviving in nature.
Who its for: Families, explorers, nature enthusiasts, animal lovers and those interested in learning basic traditional Metis tracking techniques
Not all fires are lit with matches.
Some are born from stories, steel and the steady rhythm of bow and string.
In this hands-on Métis experience, you’ll shape flame from earth and effort,
then sit beside its glow as teachings rise with the smoke.
This is fire as teacher. Come tend the flame — and let it tend to you.
Perfect for families, nature lovers, adventurers, cultural explorers, and anyone seeking a meaningful connection to the land and ancient traditions.
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
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 signalling 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.
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.
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.
Each workshop focuses on one direction of the Medicine Wheel, teaching survival skills while exploring spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical balance:
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.
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.
Test your skills in a final survival challenge and celebrate your journey with a closing ceremony.
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