Backyard Sessions began in 2022 as a monthly outdoor gathering, open to the general public wishing to deepen their appreciation of nature and connect artistic expression to place by learning traditional skills, crafts and practices that are known as bushcraft skills, ancestral skills or traditional knowledge.

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As participation evolved, the connection to traditional cultural knowledge, as well as right relations, became apparent. In 2024/25 we bring the Quw’utsun’ Elder Series. Support from BC Arts Council and partnerships with Sacred Cedar Centre and Social Planning Cowichan have allowed us to provide honoraria to Elders who have made special time to lead each of our sessions.