A.P.E. Fund

Plants as Medicine: examining connections between humans and the land

Oak Lake, Manitoba

Grade 8 students will examine cultural connections between people and plants, including the traditional and medicinal uses of some plants by Indigenous groups. They will learn about biodiversity and how important it is to ensure native plants are a part of the ecosystem.

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Oak Lake, Manitoba
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