Name: Land-Based Learning in Sik-ooh-kotoki: An Indigenous-led Nature Walk
Start: 2022-05-14T13:00:00-06:00
End: 2022-05-14T15:30:00-06:00
Location: Indian Battle Park

Land-Based Learning  in Sik-ooh-kotoki: An Indigenous-led Nature Walk

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CPAWS Southern Alberta

Join us at Indian Battle Park in Sik-ooh-kotoki (Lethbridge) for an Indigenous-led nature walk, featuring Elder Mary Ellen Little Mustache.

Indian Battle Park

Land-Based Learning in Sik-ooh-kotoki On this family-friendly, pay-what-you-can walk, you’ll learn about Indigenous ways of knowing and being in nature from Elder Mary Ellen Little Mustache of the Piikani Nation.Guest Speaker: Mary Ellen Little MustacheMary Ellen Little Mustache from Piikani First Nation is a strong advocate for retaining, relearning, and promoting her first language of Blackfoot. She offers workshops and programs for the traditional games and explains both the history, the use of natural materials, and meaning of the Blackfoot terminology for these games. Much of her knowledge comes from her parents, colleagues and the elders she has known throughout her life.Event Details and LogisticsParticipants will be walking on less than 5km of trail and are recommended to come prepared with the following: <ul><li>Closed-toe walking shoes</li><li>Weather appropriate clothing (e.g., warm clothing if cold) and gear (e.g., umbrella if raining)</li><li>Any necessary medication (e.g., EpiPen or inhaler) or mobility aids</li></ul>Washrooms will be available at the meeting location before and after the program. This hike is family friendly and all ages are welcome, but youth under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. All hikes will be led by experienced and certified interpretive guides that aim to ensure the comfort and experience of all participants by mitigating the environmental hazards and offering first aid assistance if necessary.Before arriving at the event, please fill out the following waiver form below and email it to jaclyn.angotti@cpaws.org.<ul><li><a href="https://cpaws-southernalberta.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/CPAWS-Release-of-Liability-and-Waiver-Adult.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Adult waiver</a></li><li><a href="https://cpaws-southernalberta.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/CPAWS-Release-of-Liability-and-Waiver-Minor-1.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Minor waiver</a></li></ul>A Note about FeesAs part of CPAWS Southern Alberta&#x27;s commitment to ensuring that Indigenous knowledge keepers are fairly compensated, we are offering tiered ticket pricing. The estimated value of this event is $50 per guest, however we encourage you to pay whatever you feel comfortable with. Note that if (for any reason) you are unable to pay, you are still more than welcome to attend! No one will be excluded based on their financial situation. Please reach out to jaclyn.angotti@cpaws.org for more information.

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