Workshops

Pedagogy of Moss for Educators

This workshop introduces Pedagogy of Moss—a decolonized educational framework created by Candace Linkalter rooted in Indigenous relationality, adaptability, and resilience.

Participants will explore how to integrate these principles into leadership, curriculum, and classroom environments.

Outline:

Introduction to Pedagogy of Moss – Foundations, origins, and significance

Relational Leadership – How educational leaders can foster nurturing environments

Adaptability & Decolonized Learning Spaces – Applying moss-inspired resilience in schools

Case Studies & Practical Applications – How educators can integrate the model

Reflection & Action Planning – Steps to implement change

Becoming a Compassionate Educator

Educators will learn how to cultivate a trauma-informed, heart-centered approach to teaching that prioritizes student well-being and relational learning.

Outline:

  1. The Role of Compassion in Education – Why it matters for students and teachers
  2. Trauma-Informed & Nervous System-Aware Teaching – Understanding emotional regulation
  3. Creating Safe and Responsive Learning Spaces – Strategies for nurturing trust
  4. Navigating Difficult Conversations with Care – Centering emotional intelligence
  5. Practical Applications & Daily Practices – Embedding compassion into pedagogy

Honouring Gender Diversity in Schools: A Guide for Educators

This workshop provides a foundation for supporting Two-Spirit, IndigiQueer, and LGBTQ+ students in school environments.

Outline:

  1. Understanding Gender Diversity in Indigenous & Western Contexts – Histories and erasure
  2. Language, Pronouns, & Affirmation – Best practices for responsiveness
  3. Creating Gender-Affirming Classrooms – Policies, lesson plans, and school culture
  4. Supporting Students in Navigating Barriers – Addressing systemic challenges
  5. Advocacy & Solidarity in Schools – How educators can lead meaningful change

Eco-Somatic Practices for Children and Youth

This session guides educators in using eco-somatic techniques to help children and youth regulate their nervous systems through nature-based movement and mindfulness.

Outline:

  1. Understanding Eco-Somatic Healing – The connection between body, land, and well-being
  2. Land-Based Movement & Breathwork for Regulation – Practices for self- and collective-actualization
  3. Nature as a Co-Regulator – Teaching students to connect with the land for healing
  4. Developing Sensory Awareness & Emotional Intelligence – Techniques for students
  5. Bringing Eco-Somatic Practices into Schools – Simple, adaptable daily activities

Keynote Speaking

The Pedagogy of Moss: Our Silent and Strong Teacher

This keynote explores Pedagogy of Moss, a decolonized framework--created by Candace Linklater--rooted in Indigenous relationality, adaptability, and resilience. By looking to moss as a teacher, we uncover lessons on patience, reciprocity, and collective care that can transform leadership and education.

Outline:

  • The Wisdom of Moss – Understanding its role in ecosystems and its teachings on resilience
  • Relational Leadership & Decolonized Learning – Nurturing adaptability and interconnection in education and leadership
  • Indigenous Knowledge & the Good Life (Mino Pimatisiwin) – Lessons from Cree traditional teachings
  • Applying the Pedagogy of Moss – Practical ways to integrate these teachings into schools, workplaces, and communities
  • Reflection & Call to Action – Embracing a slower, more intentional way of being

Meaningful and Authentic Indigenous Solidarity

This talk unpacks the difference between performative allyship and true solidarity with Indigenous Peoples. It explores the responsibilities of settlers, institutions, and leaders in moving beyond acknowledgment to action, centering Indigenous voices, and sustaining relationships built on reciprocity and trust.

Outline:

  • Understanding Indigenous Solidarity – What it means and why it matters
  • The Impact of Colonial Systems – How historical and ongoing policies shape present-day realities
  • Performative vs. Authentic Allyship – How to move beyond land acknowledgments and symbolic gestures
  • Practical Steps for Sustainable Solidarity – Personal and organizational commitments to meaningful change
  • Holding Space for Unlearning & Relearning – Engaging in lifelong responsibility and relationship-building

The Road to Collective Actualization for Sustainable Change

This keynote explores how communities can move beyond individual healing toward collective actualization—a process of shared growth, liberation, and co-creation. Through an Indigenous lens, it examines how personal transformation, intergenerational healing, and systemic change are interconnected.

Outline:

  • Understanding Collective Actualization – Moving beyond self-actualization toward communal well-being
  • Healing Intergenerational Wounds – Recognizing and transforming inherited traumas
  • The Role of Relationship and Reciprocity – Fostering community-based healing and growth
  • Decolonizing Systems for Shared Liberation – Reimagining institutions, policies, and leadership
  • Building a Future Rooted in Love & Responsibility – A call to action for collective change

The Power of Land-Based Somatic Practices

This keynote explores how reconnecting with the land through somatic practices can regulate the nervous system, nurture healing, and strengthen our relationships with ourselves and our communities. By integrating movement, breathwork, and Indigenous Knowledge, we return to our bodies and the land as co-regulators in our healing journeys.

Outline:

  • The Science of Land-Based Somatics – How nature supports nervous system regulation
  • Indigenous Knowledge & Embodied Practices – The role of movement, breath, and ceremony in healing
  • The Disconnect from Land & Body – Colonial impacts on wellness and self-awareness
  • Reclaiming Our Relationship with the Land – Practical somatic exercises rooted in Indigenous traditions
  • Integrating Land-Based Somatics into Daily Life – Cultivating long-term healing through connection

Consulting Services

Curriculum Design

We develop decolonized, culturally responsive curriculum that integrates Indigenous knowledge, relational learning, and land-based pedagogy. Our approach ensures that education is responsive, meaningful, and rooted in holistic practices.

Outline:

  • Needs Assessment & Goal Setting – Understanding the community, organization, or institution’s needs
  • Indigenous Ways of Knowing & Learning – Integrating oral storytelling, land-based education, and experiential learning
  • Decolonized Curriculum Framework – Embedding Indigenous perspectives into lesson plans and assessment tools
  • Implementation Strategies – Training educators and facilitators to effectively use the curriculum
  • Evaluation & Sustainability – Ensuring long-term impact through feedback and refinement

Toolkit Creation

We create accessible, user-friendly toolkits designed to provide practical strategies and resources for educators, organizations, and policymakers looking to integrate Indigenous perspectives and trauma-informed approaches into their work.

Outline:

  • Understanding the Audience & Purpose – Identifying the toolkit’s intended users and objectives
  • Decolonial & Trauma-Informed Approaches – Ensuring content is accessible, culturally responsive, and actionable
  • Practical Tools & Resources – Worksheets, guidelines, reflection exercises, and interactive components
  • Visual & Graphic Design Integration – Ensuring Indigenous aesthetics and culturally significant visuals are honoured
  • Implementation & Capacity Building – Training on how to use the toolkit effectively

Research Reports

We conduct decolonized, community-driven research using Indigenous methodologies such as Keeoukaywin (Visiting Way) to centre Indigenous voices and sovereignty in data collection, analysis, and reporting.

Outline:

  • Defining Research Goals & Scope – Identifying key questions and objectives with a decolonized lens
  • Indigenous-Led Research Methodologies – Utilizing OCAP® principles, community engagement, and storytelling
  • Data Collection & Analysis – Conducting interviews, land-based observations, and community consultations
  • Findings & Recommendations – Presenting culturally relevant insights and actionable recommendations
  • Ethical Knowledge Sharing – Ensuring communities maintain ownership and control over their narratives

Policy Development

We support organizations, institutions, and governments in developing policies that uphold Indigenous rights, cultural safety, and trauma-informed best practices.

Outline:

  • Policy Review & Gap Analysis – Assessing existing policies through an Indigenous and decolonial lens
  • Engaging Indigenous Knowledge Keepers & Elders – Ensuring policies align with applicable Indigenous perspectives and teachings
  • Developing Equitable & Culturally Safe Policies – Addressing systemic barriers and nurturing meaningful responsiveness
  • Implementation Strategies – Training staff, leadership, and community in policy application
  • Long-Term Sustainability & Accountability – Creating mechanisms for evaluation, feedback, and continuous improvement

Integrative Land-Based Somatic Practices

We offer land-based and body-centered healing approaches to help individuals, educators, and organizations integrate eco-somatic practices for nervous system regulation, trauma recovery, and reconnection with the land.

Outline:

  • Understanding Land-Based Somatic Healing – The connection between land, body, and emotional well-being
  • Somatic Techniques for Regulation – Breathwork, movement, and grounding practices rooted in Indigenous traditions
  • Nature as a Co-Regulator – Using land-based practices to support healing and resilience
  • Workplace & Educational Applications – Incorporating eco-somatic methods into daily routines and professional settings
  • Sustaining a Relational Practice – Developing long-term strategies for holistic wellness

Indigenous Insights

We provide guidance on integrating Indigenous knowledge, values, and cultural perspectives into organizational structures, leadership models, and educational frameworks.

Outline:

  • Understanding Indigenous Worldviews – Key principles of relationality, reciprocity, and respect
  • Decolonizing Organizational Practices – Moving beyond surface-level inclusion toward meaningful transformation
  • Engaging with Indigenous Communities – Building authentic, reciprocal relationships
  • Cultural Safety & Humility Training – Creating safer spaces for Indigenous employees, clients, and students
  • Actionable Strategies for Indigenous Inclusion – Implementing policies, practices, and leadership approaches rooted in Indigenous values
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