This is a 4-week Youth Workshop. Participants will meet at the Commons Farmhouse at 2:30 Saturday, March 28; April 4; April 11; and April 18, 2026.
Wahkohtowin: Food, Land and Story is a 4-week land-based teaching series designed for youth to reconnect with culture, land, and self-expression.
Through experiential workshops, participants explore:
Food as Spirit – Discover the cultural, spiritual, and relational aspects of food, and explore personal and communal food stories.
Carry Cedar Like an Aunty – Learn respectful harvesting practices, identify cedar as medicine, and develop a personal relationship with the land through hands-on guidance.
Rhythm and Poetry (Rap) – Use voice, rhythm, and creative expression to explore identity and storytelling.
Your Story Matters – Reflect on personal narratives, share stories safely, and integrate the teachings into everyday life.
Each session combines teaching, hands-on activities, and reflection to foster confidence, cultural knowledge, and a sense of belonging. The program is trauma-informed, grounded in Indigenous knowledge, and designed to empower youth to carry these teachings forward in a good way.
This is a FREE workshop hosted by Breaking Bannock with funding by Canadian Heritage - The Government of Canada.
Breaking Bannock gratefully accepts donations to keep offering programs - donations can be in cash brought to your class or e-transfers to breakingbannock@gmail.com
Aimee Chalifoux is an Indigenous literacy advocate, storyteller, and community leader with decades of experience supporting youth and adults in reconnecting with their culture, land, and voice. She blends traditional knowledge, land-based practices, and creative expression to create workshops that are experiential, relational, and healing. Aimee’s work focuses on fostering identity, confidence, and resilience in youth through storytelling, art, and cultural teachings rooted in food, land, and ceremony.