Feedback
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Coast Salish Indigenous Plant Walk · July 2026
“The Plant Walk was overwhelmingly positive, with an average participant rating of 5/5.”
Following the July 16 plant walk, the Office of the Law Clerk and Parliamentary Counsel collected feedback from participants as part of their standard learning-session evaluation process. 12 participants submitted feedback, with an average rating of 5/5.
Participants particularly appreciated:
Learning directly on the land through a hands-on, experiential format
Learning about the cultural significance, traditional uses, and Indigenous names of local plants
The balance of storytelling, history, ecology, language, and plant identification
Janine's knowledge, engaging delivery, and commitment to continuing the walk despite the rain
Participants described the experience as meaningful, engaging, and memorable, and highlighted how much they learned about Indigenous relationships with the land and local ecosystems.
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Coast Salish Cultural Plant Walk
“Janine made learning about the plants we see every day fun and relevant. We were very grateful to be outside, learning about this beautiful land that we live on alongside her.”
— Alana, Indigenous Perspectives Society
Online Webinar “What makes Coast Salish People Unique”· February 2026 · Tapestry Conference
