Return to the Land
The "Return to the Land" initiative is an alternative, decolonized education that creates lasting positive change for the future. For over 20 years, Sassafras has implemented earth education, experiential learning, ancient practices and being one with the land. We are passionate about collaborating and sharing with other Indigenous individuals and communities, so we can heal and reclaim our ways of life.
The Indigenous peoples of Turtle Island developed cultural mentoring practices over millennia. This resulted in calibrated educational systems that placed great value on living in balance with the Earth and caring for the future generations of all beings.
Colonialism sought to erase these systems, and today, we face critical choices for the future generations. As Indigenous people, the land is who we are and where we must return for our healing and humanity’s survival.
Sassafras offers a variety of educational options for Indigenous, Black, and Brown organizations and groups. You can come to us, or we can bring our programs to you!
Earth Knowledge Weekends on Nôepe/Martha’s Vineyard
Earth Knowledge Online - starts in Jan 2025
In person or virtual Presentations
Outdoor Experiences
Day Trips / Weekends
Reach out us to collaborate!
CULTURAL MENTORING
The Indigenous people of Turtle Island have developed and refined cultural mentoring practices over millennia. This resulted in calibrated educational systems that were truly regenerative, and placed great value on living in balance with the earth and caring for the future generations of all beings.
WHY ITS IMPORTANT
Through destruction, oppression and colonialism these systems were attempted to be erased. We now live in a time of rectification and making important choices for the future generations. As Indigenous people, the land is who we are and where we need to return for our healing and humanity’s survival.
