Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants

Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of PlantsRobin Wall Kimmerer is an author of wide acclaim and botanist, trained to ask scientific questions about the natural world. As a woman, mother, and member of the Citizen Potawatomi, she also supports the notion that plants and animals are our oldest teachers. In her New York Times best selling book, Braiding Sweetgrass, she explores these dichotomies to advocate for a harmonious and balanced relationship with the natural world, taking readers on a

These sterling silver spirit bead necklaces are hand-carved by Cowichan artist Travis Henry

adorns this handy enamel mug

bringing peace to the community

With guidance from his uncle

such as reversing positive and negative space to create striking compositions

culture and the vitality of Indigenous languages towards processes of reconciliation

If they lose the covering varnish and oxidize

and tourism sites

The jewellery was produced in North Vancouver

Adrian started learning leather crafts in a workshop making shoes

Kramer's research focuses on the significance and political implications of representation

Wrapped in Nuxalk artist