Among the Indigenous Peoples in Canada, the passion not only to preserve but also share their rich culture and heritage is a powerful force.
With timeless precision, the chisel blade carves a delicate slither of curling wood, each cut helping to transform nature into art. “Here, in our area we carved house posts,” explains Xwalacktun, an artist of the Squamish Nation. “They were for teaching and passing on knowledge to others who aren’t here yet.
Enhanced with dramatic gestures and movements that illustrate the unfolding action, the art of memorizing and retelling such stories is passed down through the generations. But Mackenzie does more than keep the traditions and tales alive: she actively shares them with visitors through cultural experiences.
Whether it’s chewing yarrow leaves to treat a cough, or an infusion of wild ginger to cure a headache, the efficacy of a plant is often attributed to its particular organic compounds. But potency varies from plant to plant, depending on its genetics, lifecycle stage, location, and even recent weather, making Matricia’s Indigenous Knowledge invaluable. “Practicing these things brings me a lot of joy,” she says.
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