Date & Time: Fridays, 10am – 3pm (32 sessions from September 2024 to June 2025, excluding some cold weeks in January)
Location: Wild Farm, Glenora
Ages: 7-15 years
Cost: $60/day. 32 sessions: $1920. A $300 deposit is required to secure a place. 

Suggested Offering: We are honoured to have two Quw’utsun Elders guest teaching throughout the year. We suggest a minimum donation of $100 per family for Quw’utsun Elder Honorariums to help pay for their time and contribution to the Wilderness program. Thank you for your support.

TYPICAL DAY STRUCTURE

• Morning: Nature-themed games, morning circle with songs and gratitude sharing.
• Midday: Skill-focused guild activities like tracking, weaving, or bow making.
• Afternoon: Free time in nature followed by group games and reflective sit-spot time.
• Closing: Reflection and sharing of daily highlights and gratitude.

Join us for a transformative educational experience that nurtures lifelong learning and a deep connection to the natural world!

Deposit of $300 to secure space is required at final registration.

Scholarships are available on a financial need basis only. Please contact Cari directly to request a scholarship at cari [at] cariburdett [dot] com. Scholarships depend on initially having full enrolment in the program.

The weekly Circle of Men Being with Emotions has a few spaces open. For more information or to join this small somatic, emotion-focused, feel good men’s therapy group contact Patrick (250 710 9107) or Penny (250-884-8306)

Date & Time:
Wednesday, April 30th, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Location:
Riverside space at 1350 Tzouhalem Road, Comiaken

Workshop Description:
Join us for a unique and immersive workshop, How Food and Language Connect Us to the Land, led by Indigenous Foods educator Jared / Qwustenuxun Williams. This engaging half-day experience will take participants on a journey to explore the deep connections between language, culture, and the land through the lens of traditional food practices.

During this riverside gathering, Qwustenuxun will share stories, knowledge, and insights about the Indigenous foods of the Cowichan territory, drawing from his lifelong learning with his late grandmother and over a decade of experience working in the culinary world. We’ll walk along the river, observe local food plants, and, if the right plants are available, even craft traditional tools like berry hooks or discuss the significance of Pi’qwun sticks.

This workshop offers a hands-on, reflective opportunity to consider how food security, language, and land stewardship intersect in Indigenous Food Systems — and what that means for all of us in the future.

What to Bring:

• Comfortable clothing for walking along the river
• A notebook if you’d like to jot down stories or observations
• A bag lunch, as the event runs through lunchtime

Who Should Attend:
This workshop is open to anyone interested in food, culture, language, and the land — from educators and environmentalists to families and food enthusiasts. All are welcome!

Capacity: 30–50 participants

About the Facilitator:
Qwustenuxun is a passionate Indigenous Foods educator who grew up immersed in Salish culture with his late grandmother. A trained chef with more than 13 years of experience cooking for Cowichan elders, Qwustenuxun now works as a consultant, writer, and public speaker for various universities, ministries, and health authorities. He recently presented at the UN World Food Forum in Rome, delivered a TEDx talk on the power of Indigenous Foods, and serves as the chair of the Indigenous Advisory Council to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food. When he’s not advocating for Indigenous food sovereignty, Qwustenuxun spends time on his family’s small hobby farm in Cowichan.

Cost: $50

Come walk along the river, listen to stories, and reconnect with the land through the foods, language, and teachings of the Cowichan people.

The Tent of 7 Doors: An Evening with Dr. Martin Shaw

📅 May 15, 2025 | 🕖 7:00 – 9:00 PM
📍 Cowichan Performing Arts Centre
🎟 Ages 12+

Step into The Tent of 7 Doors, an evening of sacred stories, depth, and humor with Dr. Martin Shaw, one of the greatest living storytellers. Through myth, poetry, and ancient folktales, Shaw will guide you on a profound journey—opening door after door into the wisdom traditions of old and the secret inheritance you never knew you had.

A world-renowned mythologist, author, and wilderness guide, Shaw brings nearly 30 years of experience leading rites of passage and sharing the electrifying power of story. This is more than an event—it’s an initiation into the art of being fully alive.

🔹 A mythic evening of storytelling and reflection
🔹 A rare chance to experience Dr. Shaw’s masterful presence in person
🔹 A deep dive into the transformative power of myth

Join us for a night of wonder, wisdom, and wild imagination—where ancient stories meet modern longing, and where each tale opens a new door into what it means to be human.

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DATES (2025):
Session 1: May 17th-18th
Session 2: June 14th
Session 3: July 5th
Session 4: August 17th
Session 5: September 26th-28th

WHERE: Overnight sessions on Vancouver Island and day sessions at a local venue on Gabriola

PRICES: Early bird: $1150, Regular $1400

AGE: 40+ (or earlier if you are in or approaching perimenopause)

Visit the Program Page for more information or to register

DATES (2025):
Session 1: May 31st-June 1st
Session 2: June 28th
Session 3: July 19th
Session 4: August 23rd
Session 5: September 19th-21st

WHERE: In the Wild on Vancouver Island and at Lila Music and Nature Centre, Duncan BC

PRICES: Early bird: $1150, Regular $1400

AGE: 40+ (or earlier if you are in or approaching perimenopause)

Visit the Program Page for more information or to register

Join us for a joyful afternoon of singing and community as Cari Burdett leads a Community Song Circle on Monday, June 30th at 3:00 pm in Charles Hoey Park. Part of the 39 Days of July summer festival series in Duncan, BC, this uplifting gathering welcomes all ages and skill levels to share in the power of music and connection. Whether you’re an experienced singer or simply love to hum along, bring your voice, your enthusiasm, and a friend or two—and let’s raise our voices together in celebration of summer, community, and song!

Location: Charles Hoey Park, Duncan BC
Date: June 30th, 2025
Time: 3PM
Cost: FREE