Posts by Cam Carmichael
EARTH CULTURE SUMMER CAMPS
We had an awesome summer Earth Culture Camp again this year- thank you to everyone who joined us! Kids learned about the power of team work and the magic of words while navigating lava pits and making magic wands. They Made friends with the earth spirits and made cobb fairy houses for them, and…
Read MoreStay tuned for Archery Tag drop in nights in Nelson!
Four Nations has recently acquired an abundance of foam tipped arrows and new bows to offer Archery Tag; a great way to get in touch with your primal self, this all ages game gets you fully engaged in the hunt! Like paint ball but with bows and arrows! Come learn some archery skills and get…
Read MoreWhat is it to be Well?
What is it to be Well? By Jessica Bamford People often come to me with a desire to be “happy”. Though this sounds like a great goal to have, over the years I have come to feel that the pursuit of happiness is really rather elusive. Happiness is actually hard to define- it is different…
Read MoreMoon time in Ceremony: it’s a Matter of Physics
Moon time in Ceremony: it’s a Matter of Physics By Kathryn McCooeye Over the years, there has been much controversy over the whole issue of bringing moon time energy (women on their menses) into ceremony. We’ve heard all kind of reasons why or why not, and most of them are confusing and at times contradictory.…
Read MoreBook Your Private Camping Retreat
Are you traveling through the area looking for a rich and meaningful experience that allows you to learn about First Nations traditional cultural practices, while relaxing and having fun? Are you looking to book a holiday with a little more meaning? Do you live in Germany, Japan or Europe and wonder how Canadian First Peoples’…
Read MoreArchery Tag
We now offer archery tag for parties!!! Allow your primitive side to emerge as you learn basic archery skills, then set off in the forest with family and friends to tag each other with foam tipped arrows! See who has the skills to survive! (Archery tag arrows are foam tipped and full-face mask protection…
Read MoreParties
Need a fun and enriching way to celebrate your child’s birthday? Have your party with us- or have us come to you! We would love to entertain your little party-goers for a few hours, packed with engaging activities, fun games, and crafts. We even sneak in some great learning while we’re at it, all…
Read MoreEarth Culture Camps
Earth Culture Camps are filled with action packed programming that keeps kids and families fully engaged! Camp programs feature activities such as archery, soapstone carving, a challenge course, explorations of a Sinixt archeology site, a honey bee observation hive, wild crafting foods and medicines, natural dyes, making your own natural art supplies, our amazing tribal…
Read MoreEarth Culture Club
Earth Culture Club classes are founded on the medicine wheel and cover evolving themes; one month we study buffalo, the next we look at the four elements, the next we study the changing seasons. We incorporate concepts that touch on indigenous traditions from many cultures throughout the world. Core competencies are woven into every class.…
Read MorePrimitive Skills
Interested in a PRIMITIVE LAND SKILLS CLASS OR camping RETREAT? Mireille Evans is our resident primitive wilderness skills expert, offering a unique experience for her students, in that she teaches bush skills through the lens of our traditional First Nations’ Worldview. She comes to us with years of experience and expertise, ample humor and a…
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