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Oolichan Oil: The Elixir of The Sea

Join Dr. Rudolph Ryser, as he takes you on a journey of discovery of the mighty little fish, the Oolichan, also known as smelt. The Oolichan has been a mainstay of traditional food medicine, nutrition and cultural practices of the indigenous peoples of Pacific Northwest communities reaching as far north as Alaska.

Introduction to Herbal Medicine

This course introduces some of the fundamentals of Western Herbalism. We explore a variety of cultures that have contributed to the canon of western herbalism and then explore a framework for beginning the practice of herbalism for self care.

Native Women’s Activism

This course recounts the history of Native women’s activism, examining ways that Native women changed the course of Indian country toward greater self-determination and female empowerment in Native communities.

Environmental Justice in Indian Country

This course will outline the basic framework of what environmental justice (and injustice) is for Native nations in the U.S. With the story of Standing Rock and the #NoDapl movement as a foundational example.

Essentials of Mental Health Nutrition

The course reviews the revolution in mental health treatment that recognizes the specific role of diet and nutrition in mental health.

Nutrition for Mood and Cognitive Repair

This course will provide state- of- the- art knowledge about the application of nutrition and herbs to addressing mood and cognitive health in your patients.

Strength through Knowledge

We have bundled together three courses with a special price, including the newest: “Native Women’s Activism”, “Environmental Justice in Indian Country” both from Dina Gilio-Whitaker; and “Essentials of Mental Health Nutrition” from Dr. Leslie Korn.