Mishkiki Kiisaagin- Medicine Love

This project will provide Algonquin youth with the opportunity to spend time on our territory with respected Elders and Knowledge Keepers who are committed to sharing their knowledge of plant medicine with the next generation. We will be working hand in hand with two people who have devoted their time to learning from the grandparents about the plants located within our area, how they can be used as medicine and also why caring for our bodies is so important. They will spend time with youth on our territory showing them where they can find certain plants to harvest, teach them about why propagating seeds is important for future use of medicines, explain the circle of life and why caring for these plants is important and how they are connected to animals as well, and lastly, how these plants can help heal our bodies and keep us, and our families healthy.