Place-Based Learning at Alexis Creek School

Staff at Alexis Creek School spent their first Pro-D day learning about different traditional uses of local plants from a Tl'etinqox Knowledge Keeper.

We learned how red willow branches were woven together to make baskets for babies and baskets for holding fish. Cottonwood trees were made into dugout canoes. Chokeberries were added to soups and were also made into drinks and wine. Junipers were used to sanitize things.

It was a enriching experience for the staff.

Cottonwood Tree