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The Harvest Moon Society’s Education Committee is really proud of how our workshop line-up came together this year. We’re really looking forward to doing some shared learning!

Some new changes to our workshop venues:

  • Tent #1 will be in the courtyard of the former United Church; across the street and just northwest of the Harvest Moon Learning Center.

  • Tent #2 will be in the vacant lot just north of that same church.

  • The venue labelled Clearwater Museum is located west of the Clearwater Junction Restaurant and the Restaurant Stage.

TeNT 1

Located in the courtyard of the former United Church, across the street and just northwest of the Harvest Moon Learning Center.

These are Saturday workshops!

  • Harvester Economic Security in Remote Communities with Chris Debicki from Oceans North

    This workshop aims to explore the concept of a minimum guaranteed income for harvesting families in northern indigenous communities.  Oceans North is presently building a policy case for harvester economic security in remote communities across Canada. The aim with this session is to truly “workshop” the concept and provoke dialogue with the aim of identifying challenges and weaknesses with a view toward strengthening the general argument.

  • Low Carbon Transportation with Jennifer deGroot

    Moving ourselves from place to place is a significant part of our carbon footprint. The challenges in reducing our energy use in transportation are significant for Manitobans, particularly for those of us who live rurally. There are no quick or easy answers yet change is necessary. The third in our Low Carbon series, this workshop will again be interactive and reflective. We will work together to creatively brainstorm alternatives and support each other as we each pledge to do what we can.

  • Elder Dave Scott (and illustrator Jonathan Dyck) discuss their new graphic novel "The Secret Treaty" along with Sandra Hayes-Gardiner and her book "Crossing the River: An Unsettling Memoir" in a panel moderated by Bill Tiessen.

  • Fibre Farming in Manitoba - A Panel Discussion

    Join us for an informative panel discussion with Manitoba fiber farmers to learn about the Manitoba Fibershed, and the challenges and success of the people who farm the materials that make the clothing we wear. Featuring Anna Hunter (Longway Homestead), Kathryn Laframboise (The Raspberry Roost) and Kara Burrell (Dunrea Farming Company. 

TeNT 2

Located in the vacant lot just north of the former United Church.

These are Saturday workshops!

  • Harvester Economic Security in Remote Communities with Chris Debicki from Oceans North

    This workshop aims to explore the concept of a minimum guaranteed income for harvesting families in northern indigenous communities.  Oceans North is presently building a policy case for harvester economic security in remote communities across Canada. The aim with this session is to truly “workshop” the concept and provoke dialogue with the aim of identifying challenges and weaknesses with a view toward strengthening the general argument.

  • Low Carbon Transportation with Jennifer deGroot

    Moving ourselves from place to place is a significant part of our carbon footprint. The challenges in reducing our energy use in transportation are significant for Manitobans, particularly for those of us who live rurally. There are no quick or easy answers yet change is necessary. The third in our Low Carbon series, this workshop will again be interactive and reflective. We will work together to creatively brainstorm alternatives and support each other as we each pledge to do what we can.

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  • Fibre Farming in Manitoba - A Panel Discussion

    Join us for an informative panel discussion with Manitoba fiber farmers to learn about the Manitoba Fibershed, and the challenges and success of the people who farm the materials that make the clothing we wear. Featuring Anna Hunter (Longway Homestead), Kathryn Laframboise (The Raspberry Roost) and Kara Burrell (Dunrea Farming Company. 

Clearwter

Museum

Located West of the Clearwater Junction Restaurant and the Restaurant Stage.

These are Saturday workshops!

  • Beginner Songwriting for a Jam hosted by Bridget Shaw, average guitar player and simple singalong songwriter.

    An introduction to my process for writing a song that can be played at a jam for easy participation and singalong fun.

  • Patriarchy on Trial - a reader’s theatre play starring you, the audience

    We’re putting the patriarchy on trial and we need your help. Volunteers from the audience will play the key figures and lyric sheets will be provided for the audience singalongs. Join us to put on this play written by Carolyn Pogue and Loretta Biasutti. You can preview the script at carolynpogue.ca. Here’s a synopsis:

    “A woman dreams of a court room and finds an obelisk in it. Examining the obelisk symbols, she realizes who is on trial: the patriarchy.

    Three witnesses step up to testify for the prosecution: Eve, of The Garden of Eden fame, Emma Amethyst, a time-travelling healer and herbalist and Jane Doe, an overwrought working mom in today’s world.

    In the end, it will be up to you, the audience-jury, to pass judgement, to sing-a-long with a few feisty songs. and finally, to join a conversation about your dream for the future.”

  • Intro to Soil Science and Lessons Learned from Native Plant Gardening with Matt Morison and Kristian Budowski

    The first part of this two-part, hands-on workshop will teach participants some basic theory and practice of soil science, including textural classes of soil and how to assess them, as well as basic chemical properties of soil and how they relate to both agricultural practices and ecological health. Folks taking this workshop will have a chance to have a look at (and feel of) digging and examining a soil pit in the Harvest Moon Society Secret Garden. 

  • Beginner's Guide to Sourdough Bread with Gabrielle Lint

    Using in person demonstrations and posters/handouts Gabby will take attendees through the steps and necessary materials to successfully make sourdough bread.

    Gabby is a chronic DIYer who loves to learn the ins and outs of any given topic. Her background in environmental science leads to her using the scientific method on almost everything, including the science of sourdough! She has been baking sourdough for about five years and has taught several workshops online and in person using this method.

HMS Secret

Garden

Located East of the Harvest Moon Learning Centre, in the field.

These are Saturday AND Sunday workshops!

  • Saturday Morning Yoga with Derek Pang

    Derek Pang is a well certified Yoga teacher, Onnit Academy trained fitness teacher and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt with over 20 years coaching and leadership experience. Join him for morning Yoga & mobility session inspired by The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and the teachings of Ram Dass. The class will be suitable for all levels and will be designed to help participants attune their Now frequency to Love, inner peace, freedom and joy. If you’ve a Yoga mat, bring it, but not required.

  • Sunday Morning Mindfulness - Journey to the Center of You with Janine Schellenberg

    Janine is a Somatic Mindfulness Instructor/RMT/Acupuncturist and has been a Harvest Mooner for 17 years. She was raised where the Pembina River crosses into North Dakota and stewards 192 acres of the Valley. Janine will present about the power of Cranial Nerve X, the Vagus and deliver the self care skill of abdominal massage to anchor that, it's a sweet support for nutrient absorption and fluid movement. There will also be a compassionate mindfulness meditation for gut health.

Clearwater Skyway

Bridge

You know where the bridge is. If not, ask someone.

This is a Saturday workshop!

  • Celestial Curiosities with Star Girl, the Wandering Astronomer

    Join StarGirl at the Clearwater Skyway Bridge on Saturday night and she’ll be your narrator on a sky tour, with the stars as her movie screen. Everyone wishing to participate can all gather together and share sky maps and binoculars. After a decade of teaching Astronomy at the Planetarium star theatre, StarGirl once again takes her show on the road and brings her curiosity for space and the wonders of the night time sky to the Harvest Moon Festival.