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IHEAL

Indigenous · Harmony · Ecology · Ancestral Learning — a youth cohort program for ages 13–25.

About the Cohort

IHEAL is an Indigenous-led learning cohort rooted at Roots Seattle and offered virtually throughout North America. Together we tend plants, songs, and stories — reclaiming knowledge that's been carried by our ancestors and growing it for the generations ahead.

Who It's For

Indigenous youth and emerging community members ages 13–25 who want hands-on relationship with plant family, song, ceremony, and one another. All cohorts center safety, accessibility, and cultural integrity.

What Cohort Members Learn

Plant identification, ecology, and Indigenous land relationships
Herbal preparation: teas, salves, elixirs
Song catching and voice work
Ancestral skills: weaving, stamp carving, regalia
Land stewardship & food forest building
Story sharing, public speaking, and creative leadership

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