Nurturing indigenous community through experiential learning and traditional life ways.
Our Programs:
- Are designed to connect youth to land, tradition, self and others.
- Utilize an experiential learning model.
- Are intended to empower, strengthen, and inspire generations of strong-healthy snkʷsqelixʷ (people), with each generation becoming progressively healthier.
- Follow the cycles of the Salish Medicine Wheel.
Land as Place
We help children to know the land again.
Our seasonal camps with traditional activities and teachings offer a place where youth create their own stories and legacies, where respect for one another is common, where the connection with all living things is sacred.
Our experiential learning model expresses the core values of our Salish Medicine Wheel.
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LOVING
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CARING
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SHARING
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GIVING
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TRUTH
Seasonal Programming
Target age range: 0-18 yrs (Dependent on program)
FOCUS: Connection to place, Awareness of self, Identity formation, Awareness of others,
Traditional Values, Traditional Knowledge,
Experiential Learning through group and individual mistakes and successes
SUMMER (sʔánɫq)
Horse Camp
Mountain Backpacking
Language Camp
Gathering (Berries)
FALL (sč̓ʔeý)
Fishing
Hunting
Gathering (Berries, Roots)
Harvest
WINTER (sʔístč)
Coyote Stories
Traditional Crafts
Ceremony (Jump Dances)
Morning Dip
SPRING (sqépc)
Fishing
Gathering (Bitterroot, Camas, Onions, etc…)
Medicine Tree
River Honoring
k̓ʷul̓m
Thursdays 6-8 PM
Old Creamery Mall, Ronan
We believe in the power of community connection and traditional crafts. The root of k̓ʷul̓m is k̓ʷul̓, an action root word encompassing the actions of making, building, doing, and working. Every Thursday, we attempt to embody this word through making traditional and contemporary Salish items. It’s a chance to socialize and learn about the rich history of indigenous artistry through the making of it. Food is provided free of charge, so come join us for a fun and creative evening!
Pictures from Past Progrgams
Interest Form
If you are interested in participating in our programs or have any questions, please fill out our Interest Form.