Stone Bear Retreats
We will talk about traditional Mi'kmaq relationship to animals, plants and trees. We focus on our lives in a wholistic way and bring awareness to the balance that we need to practice. We will talk about how knowledge of the natural world is a verb in a Mi'kmaw worldview, based on direct personal relationships.
Workshops and retreats can be customized for one or more days, for groups up to 20 participants (maximum). Please contact us for more information.
Below are examples of activities we offer and photos of some of our facilities.
(Click here to see a list of things to bring or not to bring on your Stone Bear retreat.)
Frank, shalan, and a listening Dalhousie student sharing in the main wi'kuom
(Photo by Caroline Morissette, 2010)
Campfire and Sharing Circles
By the fire, as a group we will smudge and share personal stories. These circles are safe places for us to come together and share our thoughts, stories, and prayers.
Also around the fire we may teach you a traditional Mi'kmaw drumming, singing and dancing. Or we may have guitar/flute music to lull you into evening time before our final sharing circle.
We like to start and finish our day by giving thanks through ceremony. Wela'lioq (thanks) to the Elements, Plants and Animals, Sacred Medicines, Landscapes, all of our Ancestors, and for this day together.
Also around the fire we may teach you a traditional Mi'kmaw drumming, singing and dancing. Or we may have guitar/flute music to lull you into evening time before our final sharing circle.
We like to start and finish our day by giving thanks through ceremony. Wela'lioq (thanks) to the Elements, Plants and Animals, Sacred Medicines, Landscapes, all of our Ancestors, and for this day together.
Arts & Crafts
- basketweaving, wooden flower-making, leatherwork, rock painting, beading, quillwork, birchbark, working with ash, etc..
| Interpretive Walks
- nature watching, medicine and foods, personal storytelling, contemporary Mi'kmaw ecology, environmental issues, sustainable forestry, etc..
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Facilities
Photos:
Outdoor kitchen facility (left)
One of several wi'kuoms/tipis for sleeping quarters (right)
One of three cabins that can be used for shared accomodations (bottom)
Outdoor kitchen facility (left)
One of several wi'kuoms/tipis for sleeping quarters (right)
One of three cabins that can be used for shared accomodations (bottom)
