Harvest Moon Festival Workshops

The schedule for the Workshops at the 21st Perennial Harvest Moon Festival held September 16-18 in Clearwater, MB.

The Harvest Moon Society is so excited to announce our series of workshops for the 2022 Harvest Moon Festival, Saturday, September 17th in Clearwater, Manitoba.

We have been working hard to put together a diverse series with something for everyone - and best of all, these workshops (and the Farmer’s Market) are FREE to attend - no festival ticket required!

Low Carbon Wardrobe (interactive workshop) with Jennifer DeGroot.
TIME: 11AM
LOCATION: TENT 1

This interactive and reflective workshop aims to help each of us create a wardrobe that works for our bodies and the lives we live while bringing good to the earth and its people.

Learn to Die Workshop, presented by Quinn Hunter, licensed funeral director and death doula Pam Cavers
TIME: 9AM
LOCATION: CHURCH

This workshop will create a safe space for you to start to examine your own relationship with death. We will look at what it means to create a legacy, how your values can be honoured through your funeral plans, and what it means to you to have a “good death.”

Reading Regeneration on the Landscape - with Dana Penrice & Bronwyn Green

Whether in the backyard or on the farm, as we strive to heal the land how do we know we are headed in the right direction? Learn to observe the four ecosystem processes - water cycle, mineral cycle, energy flow and biodiversity - to understand if the land is headed towards regeneration or degeneration. Learn how to read the land for early signs of health and transition.

Campfire Tricks! (safely) with Steven Greyeyes
TIME: 9AM
LOCATION: TENT 2

Building a good campfire is an important skill and a passion for Steven.

This workshop will explore different methods of lighting a fire, different fuels to use, safety, and some cool tricks. Steve is a member of Muskeg Lake Cree Nation in Saskatchewan and has spent most of his career with Parks Canada.

The Moon, fact, fancy and fiction.- How we see it and how important is it? with Alan Macklem M.D.
TIME: 3PM
LOCATION: TENT 1

The Moon. There it is up in the sky. What does it mean? There are facts about the moon which spur us onward. There is lots of fiction about the moon especially in the 20th century. There is fantasy about the moon. As well Christianity, Islam and Pagan beliefs incorporate the moon. We can look at the moon in many ways. Using some of my own photos and a few borrowed ones, I want to look at the moon through different lenses.

Panel Discussion: Real talk from the farm with host - Lydia Carpenter
TIME: 1PM
LOCATION: CHURCH

Everyone is invited to this farmer to farmer panel discussion where we will have a facilitated discussion to talk about the challenges faced by farmers during drought, shifts during COVID in direct marketing , young farmer/farmer challenges and all of the hot topics that food producers need to talk about together in community.

Residential School History and Reconciliation with Steven Greyeyes
TIME: 3PM
LOCATION: TENT 2

Steven Greyeyes is an Indigenous educator and a member of Muskeg Lake Cree Nation in Saskatchewan. Steven lives in Winnipeg and has worked in public education and corporate training for over fifteen years. Thanks to his background as a history and native studies teacher, his presentations allow room for conversations and diverse views. Steven shares stories with audiences from across Canada as the Education Coordinator at the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.

All Ages Blacksmithing Demo with Jon Proven
TIME: 1PM
LOCATION: TENT 1

This all ages demonstration starts with some basic explanations of what blacksmithing is and some basic history and terminology. Discussion of how air and fire works together, plus a demonstration of bending, twisting and decorative twisting.

Panel Discussion: Food Security and Access
TIME: 11AM
LOCATION: CHURCH

A discussion panel to highlight the current challenges in food access in Manitoba, but also the current successes. A focus on what is working well in the different corners of our province, in the hopes of inspiring our festival goers with ways to become involved and engaged, as well as the opportunity to learn about how to connect with farmers.

Pembina Valley REDress:

The REDress project is a public art installation inspired by the work done by Winnipeg artist Jaimie Black that seeks to honour victims and bring attention to the issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and 2 Spirited (MMIWG2S). There will be a red dress display as well as a Blanket Exercise and Sharing Circle.

Blanket Exercise - 9AM
LOCATION: BOTTOM OF SCHOOLYARD HILL

Sharing Circle - 1PM
LOCATION: BOTTOM OF SCHOOLYARD HILL

Small Space Gardening: Making the most of an urban garden with Ameena Bajer-Koulack
TIME: 9AM
LOCATION: TENT 1

Do you have big gardening dreams, but limited gardening space? Whether you have an apartment balcony, tiny yard, or small community garden plot, you can grow more than you think. This workshop will explore how to stack functions in the garden, use vertical space effectively, and plan for succession to get the most out of the growing season. We will also discuss sustainable gardening in the city, and ways to create valuable habitat for insects, birds, and pollinators. Finally, we will draw up some plans for your urban garden so you can get creative and put these techniques into action next spring.

Hoop Basics & Beyond + Build-a-Hoop
TIME: 11AM
LOCATION: TENT 2

Hoop Basics & Beyond starts with waist hooping then plants the fundamental seeds for hoop Flow. What is “Flow”? It is the seamless connection of movements and tricks in a dance of infinite possibilities. This lesson is designed with the complete beginner in mind and is inclusive of all ages, genders, & skill levels. Afterwards, for the first time ever, Karrie will share her hoop “recipe”! During this interactive workshop, adults & children will build their very own hoop using quality materials, a rainbow of colourful tapes, and learn all the secrets to become a hoop-smith too! *A limited amount of materials will be supplied for free but donations are welcome!*

Swan Lake First Nation Climate Change Group
TIME: 1PM
LOCATION: TENT 2

The SLFN Climate Change Youth Program summer employment and training program works toward reconciliation by bringing together Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth to understand the impacts of climate change from both Indigenous Knowledge and Western Science perspectives. The program is designed to build Indigenous and non-Indigenous relationships and to encourage the next generation of practitioners to work together in the spirit of reconciliation as we confront climate change as a collective concern.

SLFN Knowledge Keeper, David Scott, will lead our workshop and will present the basic activities and findings from the SLFN Climate Change Youth Program and the importance of dealing with climate change together in the spirit of reconciliation.

Wrought: a film about decay - Film screening and Q & A with co-directors Joel Penner and Anna Sigrithur
TIME: 5PM
LOCATION: CHURCH

Wrought is an award winning short timelapse art film by co-directors Joel Penner and Anna Sigrithur about the beauty of decay, focusing on subjects such as rotting produce, flesh eating beetles, compost and fermenting foods. During this workshop Wrought will be presented along with a Q&A and an artist talk by the photographer and co-director.

Yoga in the Morning- Ashtanga Based Flow Class with Instructor Yuan (Linda) Zhou
TIME: 9AM - SATURDAY
LOCATION IN THE SCHOOL YARD

Yuan (Linda) has completed 220 hours of yoga teacher training with Serge Salvador and Yoga Masterji. She is trained primarily in Ashtanga as well as practices in Vinyasa and Yin. She believes there is always more to learn. Her current mission is to keep exploring the 8 limbs of yoga and she is committed to applying the principles of yoga to her own life.

Join her for a Ashtanga-based flow class to start your day. All levels welcome.

The Harvest Moon Society is presently engaged in a variety of educational projects, which promote the Society’s greater vision of vibrant rural communities, healthy land, environmental stewardship, and regenerative farming practices.

Eco-Meditation on the Lessons From the Land Trail
TIME: 9AM - SUNDAY
LOCATION: MEET IN THE SCHOOLYARD

Hosted by Cheryl Cohan. Cheryl is an anthropologist, psychotherapist, horticultural therapist, land activist and steward. She works as a therapist, does programs, teaches and co-manages matlockretreat.ca, a 45 acre restored habitat, retreat space and homestead. Cheryl and participants will greet the day, get grounded and find joy! ... on a therapeutic walk into the wisdom nature. Participants will learn about horticultural and ecotherapy as effective healing modalities for people of all ages and abilities.