land-based experiences & community development

transforming lives through tailored programs & healing retreats that centre iyiniwak ways of knowing, being & doing, alongside community needs.

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tailored program development & immersive wellness experiences for communities & organizations

we also specialize in designing tailored immersive wellness experiences spanning from shorter 1-3 day daytime programs to 24-day+ overnight experiences whether for people who are struggling (e.g., addictions, complex trauma), or for those working on the front lines (e.g., emergency responders, licensed service providers, front line community workers). whatever your needs, we can design and deliver programs that support your goals.

our team brings together expertise in program development, whether supporting your community or organization with in-house program development, or facilitating experiences for your group on-location, ᒪᐢᑭᐦᑭᕀ maskihkiy wellness has you covered.

community-driven

we follow your lead in our approach. our team will work with your community knowledge carriers to whatever extent you request, developing culturally relevant and sustainable program initiatives.

collaborative approach

our experienced facilitators will bring their deep knowledge of land-based tools for wellness and trauma work to the table alongside your communities' voices, ensuring all voices are heard and respected throughout program development.

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land based experiences

tailored experiences & healing retreats

explore our current & upcoming offerings for our land based experiences.

oct
3
2026
learning lodge

mîcisowin maskihkiy: takwâkin

in person, rocky mountain house
you are invited to a signature, seasonal maskihkiy experience! an experiential Indigenous plant-teaching gathering. participants will learn how to prepare body and spirit for foraging, respectfully gather and work with the plants the land offers, and explore the traditional knowledge and uses of medicines such as usnea, pine sap, Labrador tea, and plantain. together, we will participate in open-fire cooking and share a feast featuring bison and wild plants. each participant will also learn how to prepare, dry, and store gathered plants; make a plantain medicine to take home; and receive a learning booklet to continue building their relationship with the plants and land.

"professionally, the connect and protect tool and brushing off when hearing trauma stories was most helpful, as well as working with medicines and their healing properties. personally, everything was amazing, I really connected to the medicines and the somatic practices of putting the inner critic and aspect of grief outside of myself."

participant in 3-day overnight immersive wellness workshop on the land

discover the transformative experience of programming with maskihkiy

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wholistic approach to creating impactful community programs.

our program development process is designed to centre and uplift the medicines already held within your community.

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experiential engagement tailored to your community's unique needs.

we engage participants mind body heart spirit in transformative experiential learning that can be applied both personally & professionally.

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ongoing feedback to ensure program success and sustainability.

we are committed to continuous improvement based on community feedback, and have experts in program evaluation when research is desired.

"Dr. Fellner and her team tailored their approach to our organization's program development and evaluation to fit the needs of the communities we serve. we are already seeing much better outcomes and improvements in our services. thank you!"

executive director, social services organization

land-based approaches to wellness we've included in past programming

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harvesting traditional plant medicines & making oils and salves

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participating in traditional wellness practices

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land-based tools for crisis intervention on the front lines of genocide

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unpacking grief, anger, overwhelm & other symptoms from the body

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transform your organization & community today

ready to make a meaningful impact? contact us to explore how our program development services or healing retreats can support your vision for better outcomes & enhanced wellness.

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