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Coast Salish Cultural Plant Walks
Join us for a guided ethnobotany plant walk on the traditional lands of the Coast Salish peoples. These tours explore the deep cultural, spiritual, and practical relationships between people and the plants that thrive here on southern Vancouver Island.
On the walk, you’ll learn how Indigenous communities have long relied on local plants for food, medicine, tools, and ceremony. From towering cedars to humble nettles, each plant has a story, a teaching, and a role within the ecosystem. Participants will discover how cultural knowledge and ecological stewardship are woven together, and why these teachings remain vital today.
Our plant walks are welcoming and accessible to all ages and abilities. Whether you are curious about local ecology, interested in Indigenous history, or simply wish to connect more closely with the land, this experience offers a meaningful way to see Victoria’s landscapes through a new lens.
60 minutes to 2 hours long - in person
Webinar or Workshop: Coast Salish Peoples, Languages, and Cultures
This engaging seminar introduces participants to the rich cultural traditions, histories, and worldviews of the Coast Salish peoples of southern Vancouver Island and the surrounding region, acknowledging with respect the Songhees, Esquimalt, and W̱SÁNEĆ Nations whose territories include what is now called Victoria. Whether offered in person or online, the session explores the diversity of Coast Salish languages, the deep connections to land and waters, and the cultural practices that have shaped communities for countless generations.
Participants will learn about what makes Coast Salish peoples unique within the broader Indigenous landscape, including traditional governance, art, spirituality, and ecological stewardship. The lecture also places this knowledge in a present-day context, highlighting resilience, cultural revitalization, and the ongoing importance of truth and reconciliation. Through this lens, attendees are invited to reflect on their own role in supporting respectful relationships with Indigenous communities.
Accessible to learners of all backgrounds, this lecture is ideal for schools, community groups, and organizations seeking to deepen their understanding of local Indigenous cultures and contribute meaningfully to reconciliation.