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Walking Socials Squamish

Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Trails

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Beginner-friendly socials that offer low-impact alternatives to moving your body, and nurtures relationships with our plant kin and our surroundings.

These socials will place an emphasis on cultural sharing and learning through plant identification and stories of the land from local Nation members as well as will include a variety of discussion topics.

  • Plant identification and respectful harvesting practices
  • Sharing our languages, cultures, traditions, and journeys
  • Walking and hiking as a lifestyle; caring for your body now and for the future
  • Safety; what to wear/bring, planning ahead, fueling your body, and being wildlife aware

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Program Leaders

Melissa Hoffart

Program Lead

Trail Running, Hiking & Special Events

Melissa is Anishinaabekwe and a member of Batchewana First Nation, mukwa (bear) clan with mixed European ancestry. Her passion to build community, connect with the land, and share lived experiences and knowledge in a meaningful way is what brought her to Indigenous Women Outdoors where she joined in 2020. When she is out on the land, Melissa enjoys spending time mountain biking and navigating the vast network of trails by foot. She loves spending time with her beads and in the garden, and she is learning Anishinaabemowin.
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