3 Core Pillars of Giving Back
At Mossy Birch Homestead, we believe that living in harmony with the natural world requires an ongoing, intentional conversation with the land and the people who have cared for it since time immemorial. We are guests in the Agassiz Forest—a sacred boreal ecosystem on Treaty 1 territory.
For us, land stewardship is not just a practice; it is a sacred responsibility. Every remedy we bottle, every workshop we host, and every wild plant we gather carries a obligation to give back more than we take. Reciprocity is woven into the very fabric of our homestead—from the traditional tobacco offerings left at the base of every harvested plant, to the spirit plates shared at our table, to the active support we return to our local community.
This page outlines the core promises that guide our work, our land honors, and how a portion of every purchase helps nourish the soil, support Indigenous-led stewardship, and uplift our neighbors across Manitoba.
Pillar 1
Sacred Land & Harvest Reciprocity
We never take without offering back.
Everything we gather is taken with intention, deep gratitude, and strict sustainability. Before harvesting, we leave traditional offerings of tobacco and prayers of thanks to honor the land and plant spirits.
A portion of every workshop and apothecary sale is reinvested directly into local boreal conservation efforts, ensuring these wild spaces thrive for generations to come.
Pillar 2
Honor of Treaty & Indigenous Collaboration
Rooted in shared stewardship and traditional wisdom.
We recognize that our work takes place on Treaty 1 territory, the original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and the homeland of the Red River Métis Nation. We actively support local Indigenous Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and youth initiatives through honorariums, spirit plate offerings at our gatherings, and collaborative workshop programming that centers land-based healing and sovereignty.
Pillar 3
Community Nourishment & Equity
Strengthening local resilience from the roots up.
True stewardship extends beyond the forest into the heart of our regional community. We dedicate resources, herbal care packages, and workshop seats to local community initiatives, women’s shelters, and land-based education programs in Eastern Manitoba. Children are always welcomed to events for free—ensuring the healing benefits of plant medicine and wild food skills remain accessible to all.
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