Join us for a collaborative, cooperative gathering to explore the ideas discussed in the book Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer.
This engaging read eloquently weaves together Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants. It is a nonfiction book about the role of Indigenous knowledge as an alternative or complementary approach to Western mainstream scientific methodologies.
June 13th - Intro and Planting Sweetgrass
June 27th - Tending and Picking Sweetgrass
July 18th - Braiding Sweetgrass
July 25th - Burning Sweetgrass and Epilogue
This textural analysis brings cohesion and intention to the reading experience. We invite you to consider how we can bring the wisdom of Braiding Sweetgrass into our culture. Concepts for exploration: How we see ourselves and others, Reciprocity and gifting, Mutual flourishing, Nature (is it property or a gift or ?), and so much more!