Kodiak Herbal Metis Culture

07/19/2026

Interview with ITA about running a small Metis tourism business, handling life with disabilities, and finding joy through my Grandmothers celebration of our culture.

Entrepreneur Profile of Kalyn Kodiak of Experience Metis What’s your name and where are you from? My name is Kalyn Kodiak and my family is from Lethbridge, Alberta. We’ve been in southern Alberta for seven generations. Describe your business in one sentence. Kodiak Herbal is a community of…

07/19/2026

Excellent short article on Savin Juniper by Latifa's Herbs. Commonly seen in Calgary, it's a j. horizontalis look-alike with potential toxicity concerns.

Savin Juniper – Poisonous Juniper in the Calgary area – Latifa's Herbs

In Alberta there are two common species of native juniper shrubs, Common Juniper (Juniperus communis) and Creeping Juniper (Juniperus horizontalis). Both have been documented in ethnographic studie…

07/03/2026

4 new spots open in Edmonton Metis Sash Loom Weaving workshop, July 11-12!

Design a custom Metis sash, learn the history and culture of the Sayncheur Flayshii (arrow-belt), and take your loom home after class to continue on your sash-maker's journey.

Register:

Instructor: Kalyn Kodiak (she, her/they,them) of Kodiak Herbal Sat & Sun, 10am - 4pm, $270

06/25/2026

In Lethbridge this Friday & Saturday for Metis Sash Loom Weaving with Lethbridge Metis - registration still has a few seats, call to join us !

03/30/2026

Excited to check out Fern's School of Craft in their new Edmonton studio, to unveil the latest Metis Sash Loom Weaving Workshop!

New studio, new methods and tools for easier, faster sash making. I'm really looking forward to bringing it all together in this class 😎

Instructor: Kalyn Kodiak (she, her/they,them) of Kodiak Herbal Sat & Sun, 10am - 4pm, $270

03/12/2026

Thank you for walking with me in the sun and snow! It was an honor to meet you all

01/01/2026

Ever feel like you're not getting enough done - then go through your phone gallery? 2025 was a slower pace for me, yet still a full year of crafts, new projects, community, learning opportunities and many beautiful moments I'll treasure.

Chi maarsi for all the teachers, students, elders and new friends I've had the privilege of meeting and learning from this year. Your love, kindness and creativity is always a point of gratitude in my prayers.

Happy New Year friends and family - thank you for being part of the years we have together here on Earth!