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Empowering Ancient Ways

Growing our relationship with nature through
Ancient Wilderness Living Skills

     The core skills of this course have been brought together after much preparation and introspection as to how to incorporate the most well-rounded and universal wilderness wisdom and teachings into one week-long experience.  This course provides the ingredients to enrich the life of anyone who lives on planet Earth, from the most seasoned wilderness guides to wildlife biologists, busy professionals who yearn for the sanctity of the wild, or anybody interested in being thoroughly introduced to wilderness living skills.

      Our Passion to teach has evolved from our experience as passionate students, learning to integrate the wisdom found in pure wilderness, and emulating that firm sense of connection.  Our approach has evolved out of learning to help our students to create intentful routines from the skills that have lasted through all time. We set students up for success by helping them to become aware of the wilderness that surrounds them all the time.  Here begins the journey to understanding the difference between Wilderness Survival & Wilderness Living.  The choice is yours, when you make it.

Course Topics Include:

  • Shelter, Water, Fire, Food
  • Wildlife Tracking
  • Bird language, concentric rings and the base line symphony of nature
  • Stone, bone, and antler tools and usage
  • Tree and Plant Fibers- Harvesting, Processing and Preserving
  • Tanning and Preserving Hides and Animal Skins in various ways
  • Wild Edible, Medicinal and Utilitarian applications
  • Traditional Hunting and Trapping methods
  • Stalking, Natural Movement, and Camouflage
  • Stewardship and Caretaker Ethics Emphasized
  • Empowering our ecological footprint (your tracks)
  • Traditional cooking and food preservation
  • Container making, and More!


Student Testimonial

     “My experience at Empowering Ancient Ways really helped to clarify the direction I want to take in my life. The awareness skills and sit spot exercise helped me acquire my summer job last year and reinvigorated my interest in pursuing post-graduate studies at university.

     The teaching and support given by Skeet and the rest of the crew was incredible and really helps you strive for success. The bow drill was personally the most difficult skill that I succeeded in performing and gave me the greatest sense of accomplishment I’ve had as far back as I can remember. The people that you meet there are great and the sense of community that develops exceeds the duration of the courses. I would highly recommend Sticks and Stones Wilderness School to anyone who loves the outdoors, wants a challenge or wishes to experience something new. I am definitely looking to take more classes.”

~ Chris Deduke, student



No Experience is necessary… simply the passion to learn!

 

We provide:

  • Instruction
  • Workshop materials/tools
  • Wholesome breakfasts, lunches and dinners Monday-Friday. Sunday inlcudes dinner, and Saturday includes breakfast.
  • Coffee/tea and good drinking water.
  • Kitchen facilities: refrigerator or cooler, camping stoves, storage space, pots and pans.
  • Peaceful, wooded area to set up your tent for the 6 nights.
  • Rustic workshop and classroom area heated by a woodstove (if needed).





Additional notes:

  • Bring your own dishes: fork, spoon, knife, bowl, plate, cup/mug as well as any snacks you may want.
  • Pack a warm sleeping bag, sufficient blankets and clothing to keep yourself cozy and warm.  Wool blankets and clothing are superb for warmth.
  • $100 Deposit due before we can give a confirmation of your reservation in the course.
  • Space limited to 12 students so apply soon to ensure your spot.
  • More information regarding directions and what to pack will be sent with your confirmation package.

Cost: $650 plus HST.  Please see Policy Page for deposit information.

For registration click here

     5% Off if you register for a program 6 months in advance.
    
10% Off each program if you register for 3 or more programs,
         3 months or more in advance.

 

Also See Wilderness Skills Intensive, Way of the Wild, Way of the Hunt


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