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Our
Story
Long before the modern conversation around clean beauty, generations of Indigenous and Métis women cultivated and foraged Manitoba’s forests, riverbanks, and prairies for food and medicine. Guided by ancestral teachings, they held the knowledge of which wild botanicals could unlock physical healing and spiritual balance. Today, Mossy Birch Homestead honors this rich lineage. As a proud Métis, disabled-woman-owned business rooted in Manitoba, we blend cultural traditions with conscious formulation. Our luxury skincare and botanical lines use sustainably harvested, wildcrafted organic plants to restore, balance, and deeply condition the skin.
We extend this ancestral connection beyond the botanical offerings through our land-based gatherings. In our Forage & Feast classes, we invite you into the fresh air to harvest wild ingredients and share a seasonal, earth-centered meal. In our hands-on Make & Take workshops, you will learn to safely blend your own custom botanical skincare. Every small-batch creation and every class is a testament to resilience, a celebration of heritage, and an invitation to reconnect with the healing power of the land.
Rooted in the Land: A Métis Inheritance
As Métis and Indigenous peoples of Manitoba, the land is our ancestral anchor. For generations, our people have walked these prairies, rivers, and boreal forests—not as owners of the soil, but as an extension of it.
At Mossy Birch Homestead, stewardship is our way of being. Our practices are guided by the spirit of reciprocity: we take only what we need, leave the root intact, and ensure the ecosystem thrives for generations to come.
Every small-batch tea we blend, every serum we infuse, and every skill we share is an invitation to heal our relationship with the earth.
Come walk with me to reconnect with the earth. Let us listen to the protocols of the land, and wildcraft a meaningful path back to nature together.
About MBH Founder, Erica Lindell
Herbalism is about Nature & connection to the land: Gather, learn, grow.
Growing up, my parents taught me how the land provides—from wild plants and medicines to hunting and harvesting. Today, as a student of Herbalism and Indigenous Medicines, I use that lifelong knowledge to wildcraft a custom line of skincare, salves, and teas from native plants.
Mossy Birch Homestead is a Métis woman-owned business rooted in Indigenous values. I live what I teach, whether I'm gardening, foraging, or crafting. My goal is to help you slow down, learn self-sufficiency, and build a respectful relationship with the earth.
Come with me to reconnect with the earth. Let us walk together, listen to the protocols of the land, and discover how to make your own path back to nature
Join the journey: Find us on Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram @MossyBirchHomestead
All classes start with a land acknowledgement and protocols surrounding our foraging, feasting or make and takes.
All products are not intended to treat, diagnose, cure or prevent any disease or illness. It is not intended to represent or replace professional medical advice. Please be aware of any herbal allergies you may have prior to consumption. some of these products have been approved by Health Canada for use.
Stewards of the Land
In alignment with the teachings of our Metis Elders & Knowledge Keepers, our Sustainability and Regenerative Practices reflect our deep commitment to the Earth, her gifts, and respect for the generations yet to come.
Sustainably Hand-Harvested or Sourced
Each plant ingredient in our line is honored with love, respect, and an understanding of the rhythms of nature. We follow the seasons, the lunar cycles, and the wisdom of our Elders & Knowledge Keepers to select plants at their peak potency while ensuring their continued abundance by observing ethical harvesting practices.
Native Botanical Usage
Our focus remains on the botanicals native to Turtle Island, the plants that have thrived in the soil of our territories for generations.
Each product from the Northern Lights Botanical line embodies the spirit of our homeland, a tangible connection to the land that nourishes us all.
Harvesting Protocols
Our commitment to the Earth aligns with the teachings of our Elders and Knowledge Keepers. We uphold the values of sustainability, transparency, and regenerative practices, respecting Mother Earth and ensuring the continued abundance of her gifts.