Plants as Friends, Foes, Medicines, and Kin
A panel-based exploration of Indigenous relationships with the botanical world. In this moderated discussion, Indigenous panelists with diverse backgrounds and perspectives are invited to share the ways that they relate to plants and understand their roles in the ecosystems they inhabit. Exploring terms including native species and invasive species, weeds and medicines as well as topics including kinship, naturalization and the relationship between cultural restoration and ecological restoration.
Featuring: Carolynne Crawley; Founder, Msit No’kmaq, Crystal Melin; Founder, Green Thumbelina, Joseph Pitawanakwat; Plant Medicine Educator, Creator's Garden, Christine McRae (Luckasavitch) , Executive Consultant, Waaseyaa.
Time: 18:30 EST/23:30 GMT
