Dakota/Lakota Plant Medicines

This class will teach students how to identify, harvest, understand some medicinal uses for, and prepare at least 8 different indigenous medicinal plants that are commonly found in Lakota and Dakota territory, as well as many other places across North America. Centered on the idea that "plants are our relatives," we will learn about Indigenous herbalism as it differs from Western herbalism, basic botany, ethical harvesting, and more. Working with plants indigenous to Dakota and Lakota territories, students will learn 10 common modern and traditional medicine-making techniques that they can use to treat common minor health concerns at home.

This class is meant for beginners, and is free and open to everyone. However, since each lesson builds on the last, it is important that students attend the majority of classes. People from all backgrounds who have an interest in plant medicine are welcome to enroll. In the event of over-subscription, priority will go to people from Očhéthi Šakówiŋ communities and people who work directly with Očhéthi Šakówiŋ communities. Students will receive confirmation of enrollment by the end of the day on Monday, July 25.