The honey bee has always had a sacred relationship with humanity.

No Bees, No Agriculture. No Agriculture, No Civilization.

In the intricate dance of life, honey bees emerge as profound teachers of community, purpose, and sacred relationships.

Indigenous peoples, around the world, consider bee to be sacred. The bee community’s behaviour beautifully reflects the Seven Grandfather Teachings central to Indigenous wisdom (Wisdom, Love, Respect, Bravery, Honesty, Humility, Truth).

In recent years, Beekeeping, especially in Calgary, has become a successful, and growing hobby with sweet rewards. This growth is due to increasing in popularity of homesteading, and raising one's own food, and, or the desire to connect more closely with the natural world.

In this 2-Part workshop, you’ll embrace your inner apiarist and discover the joy of backyard beekeeping with a truly inspiring Métis (Indigenous) guide:

Part 1 (Sunalta Community Hall):

Maintaining honeybee colonies
Learning about bee behaviour
Managing hive health, and actively caring for the bee colony

Registered Participants (only) will receive a free Beekeeping Hat w/Veil, and Beekeeping Gloves.
You can use them for Part 2.

Part 2 (Onsite in Ramsay):

Maintaining honeybee colonies in hives, allowing them to harvest honey and other bee products

In Part 1, & 2, expect a relaxed, welcoming vibe where curiosity thrives, questions are encouraged, and every participant leaves buzzing with new skills and confidence.

If this aligns with you, then take a leap of faith, and dive with us into the fascinating world of bees through practical, hands-on activities—think hive inspections, honey harvesting, and crafting natural beeswax products.

So register, and join us for an engaging, and interactive learning experience, perfect for beginners, and seasoned keepers alike.

Your guide for this Backyard Beekeeping Workshop is Kevin Cunningham, a passionate Métis expert with eight seasons of hands-on beekeeping & honey making

The exact location of Part 2 will be provided during Part 1.

Kent