Elder Lynn Lush and the Telus World of Science Edmonton (TWOSE) Indigenous Programming have been a valuable partner for Inner City High’s Commemorative Garden Project.
On April 28th we will participate in an Indigenous Medicines workshop to learn about traditional native plants of the area as well as visit the new Medicine Wheel Garden at TWOSE. Along with the Edmonton Native Plant Society, TWOSE Indigenous programming has been helping students learn about traditional uses of plants as medicines and sustenance and offering support on our Garden project to commemorate the children whose lives were taken by the Residential School system. The Project is a part of the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) CEE Change fellowship that promotes civic engagement and environmental responsibility, and building more resilient and healthy communities.
*NOTE: Start and end times are approximate and still have to be confirmed.
Lynn Lush (whose Indigenous name is Blue Thunderbird woman - ozhaawashko binesi ikwe) is originally from Manitoba. Lynn grew up in British Columbia with her adopted family. She is a survivor of the residential school system and the Sixties Scoop. At age 13, she started a journey to reclaim her traditional knowledge. She was taught by Elder Albert Lighting in Alberta, and several Elders from Manitoba, Nova Scotia, and British Columbia.
Lynn has lived in Edmonton for 10 years and is very active with Indigenous organizations. She enjoys teaching and sharing her knowledge with students and others curious about Indigenous culture. Lynn is an accomplished craftsperson and teaches how to make fish scale art, dreamcatchers, medicine pouches, ribbon skirts. She also holds traditional knowledge in healing medicines.