🕰️Honor the History

• Acknowledge the deep knowledge and wisdom of Indigenous communities in working with plant medicines for healing and spiritual purposes.

• Learn about the cultural and historical context of these medicines, and the role they play in Indigenous traditions and practices.

• Recognize the ongoing impact of colonialism and other forms of oppression on Indigenous communities, and how this has affected their access to and use of plant medicines.

• Educate your community in your local Indigenous peoples. Find out who stewarded the lands on which you are offering events to.

• Build relationships with local Indigenous communities and leaders, and seek their input and guidance on how to respectfully and responsibly work with plant medicines.

• What medicines did those Indigenous communities traditionally use?

• Support efforts to preserve and promote Indigenous cultural heritage, including through language revitalization, land reclamation, and cultural exchange programs.