Payhonin National Healing Forest Programs
A 20-acre boreal forest parkland in Alberta features outdoor spaces for ceremonies, reflection, meditation, and prayer. Serene walking trails, designed like the Big Dipper, weave through an inland forest on farmland. Totem poles, crafted by Respected Elder Bill Bertschy (Nephew of Chieftain George) convey the Seven Grandfather teachings in this Healing Forest. Property owner and farmer, Tam Andersen and Elder Bill Bertschy are the champions of this Healing Forest.
Elder Bill Bertschy
We know how good being connected with nature makes us feel. Come join Elder Bill Berschy for an afternoon and evening of indigenous wisdom and stories, tipi teachings & drumming teachings, discussion on Reconciliation and what you can do.
TURTLE ISLAND CONSERVATION SUSTAINABLE FARM TOUR
- Drumming Circles and Teepee Teachings
- Medicine Bag and Herbal Infusions
- Longtable Stories Dinner
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Rising Thunder Healing Indigenous Experience
- Immersive Experience
- Sacred Plants & Medicine Bags
- Sweat Lodge Healing Ceremony
- Overnight Stays at Metis Crossing
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