Berry picking is a spiritual and cultural way of life, important rituals are taught during this time. For young women, it’s a ceremonial time of celebrating the ‘coming of age’.

Berry camp offers skill building, knowledge sharing and a time of storytelling. Community building and bonding via quality time spent together.

Elders teach younger generations about the plants, their medicinal properties, and the proper techniques for harvesting and preparing them.  Wild berries are integral to food sovereignty which is key to our survival, mental health, resilience and health outcomes.