Inclusivity in Nature
At Wild Roots, we believe that all people should have equal opportunity irrespective of ethnicity, attainment, disability, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status or background.
To provide this equal society for all participants, our site is physically accessible, welcoming and safe to all.
In 2022, we provided scholarships to students who would otherwise be unable to attend our programs.
The Wild Roots team is passionate about creating space to empower diverse voices!
Our wonderful friend, Suzanne Campeau, has offered Indigenous workshops for our students. She is Anishinabe from Nipissing First Nation. Suzanne, her husband Dylan, and their daughter Charlotte live in Dylan's community of Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg. She is passionate about sharing her stories of Indigenous Motherhood. Read her stories here:
National Indigenous Peoples Day
Why We are Not Celebrating Canada Day
Thank you for sharing your stories with our Forest School community, Suzanne!
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Our wonderful mentors , Shakohahiiostha and David McComber, of Iontionhnhehkwen Wilderness School, travel all the way from Kahnawake Mohawk Territory to deliver incredible workshops to our students. We are so grateful for their teachings and friendship.
In 2022, we volunteered our time and financial resources to support Ottawa's first BIPOC Forest School Program!
