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Walking Well Together

Marshes, Observation & Relationship
We begin by learning how to notice. What personal stories can we tell?
Participants explore marsh ecosystems while discussing relational governance, Embodied Story Practice, and Walking Together Well. Through observation and conversation, we consider how land can become a teacher in our everyday work.

Activity:
• Marsh walk
• Plant observation, learning where to make space
• Traditional uses of wetland plants

Discussion: What has to happen before we get to harvest? How does that relate to teaching?

How do we become responsive to the places where we live, learn, work, and teach?
Walking Together Well is a seasonal series of experiential workshops that invites participants to slow down, observe the changing landscape of the Okanagan, and explore how relationships with land, water, plants, animals, and one another can transform our approaches to teaching, learning, leadership, and community. All sessions happen at the Kelowna Campus and at the Casorso Road entrance of Fascieux Creek Wetland unless otherwise stated. Meet at the wetlands at the assigned time.

Grounded in Syilx perspectives, Embodied Story Practice, and place-responsive education, each workshop combines guided discussion, outdoor observation, hands-on making, and reflective practice. Rather than teaching participants about Indigenous peoples, these sessions invite participants to learn with place and consider how ethical relationships shape our work across disciplines. Each session is limited to 10 participants. While participants are encouraged to attend the full series, registration will remain open for individual sessions.

Workshops are facilitated at Fascieux Creek Wetland Casorso Road entrance

Dress for the weather. It could be hot: bring a hat and water bottle. It could be cold: Bring your gloves, toque and a hot drink. Wear marsh wading shoes in the warmer months and winter boots in the colder months.