Naturally Dene Workshops
Connect with Traditional Dene Knowledge
At Naturally Dene, we are passionate about sharing traditional Dene knowledge through hands-on, educational workshops that celebrate the plants, medicines, and traditions of the Northwest Territories.
Our workshops provide a welcoming space to learn about Indigenous plant knowledge, natural wellness, and traditional medicine-making while creating your own handcrafted products. Whether you are attending as an individual, family, school, community group, business, or visitor, each workshop is designed to inspire learning, connection, and respect for the land.
Our Workshops
We offer a variety of interactive workshops, including:
- Traditional Medicine Making
- Herbal Tea Blending
- Traditional Salve Making
- Body Butter Making
- Natural Skincare
- Soap Making
- Seasonal Medicine Walks
- Indigenous Plant Identification
- Custom workshops for schools, organizations, conferences, and private groups
Workshop topics may change throughout the year depending on the season and the availability of traditional plants.
What You'll Learn
During our workshops, participants may learn about:
- Traditional Dene plant knowledge
- Indigenous perspectives on wellness
- The cultural significance of traditional medicines
- Sustainable and respectful harvesting practices
- Natural ingredients and their benefits
- How to safely create natural wellness products
- Traditional preparation methods used in medicine making
Many workshops include a handcrafted product for participants to take home.
Who Can Attend?
Our workshops are open to:
- Individuals
- Families
- Youth and Elders
- Schools
- Community organizations
- Businesses
- Government departments
- Visitors to the Northwest Territories
No previous experience is required.
Workshop Pricing
$25 per person, per hour
Private group workshops are available.
Custom workshops can be developed to meet the needs of your organization, school, conference, or community event.
Travel outside the Yellowknife area may involve additional travel costs.
Why Choose Naturally Dene?
Our workshops are rooted in authentic traditional Dene knowledge and provide meaningful learning experiences that connect participants with the land and its medicines.
Every workshop encourages respect for nature, sustainable practices, cultural learning, and hands-on participation. Whether you are interested in traditional medicine making, natural skincare, or learning about boreal plants, our workshops offer an engaging experience for participants of all backgrounds.
Book a Workshop
We would love to share our knowledge with you.
To book a workshop or inquire about available dates, please complete our Workshop Booking Form or contact us directly.
Email: info@bowsandarrows.earth
Phone: 867-445-5566
We look forward to welcoming you to a Naturally Dene workshop and sharing the traditions, knowledge, and beauty of the northern boreal forest.