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I am beginning to share my knowledge and experiences at conferences on wild rice. I have had the honour of presenting on Manoomin teachings and offering insights into Indigenous education, land-based learning, and cultural reclamation. Each presentation provides an opportunity to foster curiosity, strengthen cultural understanding, and inspire learning grounded in the land. Through experiential approaches, I aim to help educators and communities reconnect with the spirit of Manoomin and the core values it represents — respect, reciprocity, and renewal.

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Conference Presentations

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2025 - Indspire National Gathering, Winnipeg, MN

A Journey with Manoomin 

Presented and shared insights on land-based learning, specifically on wild rice harvesting, cultural reclamation, holistic learning in nature, and best practices in Indigenous education. 

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2025 - Northern Ontario Tourism Summit, Thunder Bay, ON

Part of the discussion on Indigenous tourism.

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2024 – Nishnawbe Aski Nation Land-based Learning Gathering: Exploring Wellness through Land-Based Education, Thunder Bay, ON

Manoomin Camps: Promoting Healing in a Holistic Way

Presented and shared insights on the importance of wild rice in cultural reclamation and holistic education.

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2024 Manoomin Harvesters’ Gathering: Connecting manoomin harvesters across the Great Lakes

In partnership with Lakehead University, Outdoor Education program, I hosted a gathering to bring together experienced and novice harvesters to share teachings with youth from Biigtigong Nishnabeg. 

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