Workshop Calendar

Traditional Pitcook

with JB Williams, Saturday, September 23, 2023

Workshop Information

Join us for an unforgettable day on the beach, learning about cultural food practices of the Coastal First Peoples with J.B. Williams, Traditional Knowledge Keeper, storyteller and ethnobotanist, from SȾÁUTW̱ (Tsawout) First Nation, of the W̱SÁNEĆ (Saanich) and Nuu-chah-nulth (Ahousaht) Peoples.

Gather together around the fire for several hours for a community slow food experience. This will include working together to roast various root vegetables, flavoured with native food plants in a deep fire heated pit. We will also have the pleasure of preparing and enjoying wild salmon on a stick.

This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in taking part in a community building experience while learning more about native foods, Indigenous food sovereignty Indigenous cooking techniques and culturally appropriate food and nutrition.

While cooking and eating together, J.B will share traditional stories.

The food included with this workshop features a sampling of roasted root vegetables, wild salmon and salad. All food will be gluten and dairy free. The vegetables and salad will be vegan friendly.

Please note that food from the cook will not be served until later in the afternoon. It is recommended to bring snacks for yourself or to share to nourish yourself throughout the day.

This is a green event, so please bring your own cup, plate and cutlery with you.

Workshop Instructor

J.B. or John-Bradley Williams is from Tsawout and Ahousat descent. He is a Traditional Knowledge Keeper and a phenomenal storyteller.

He is known in the community as “The Native Plant Guy” and enjoys sharing traditional knowledge with others.

J.B. offers many cultural experiences ranging from Plant walks, cedar harvesting, weaving and medicine making to canning workshops and traditional cooking.

Regardless of what offering you participate in with J.B., stories and laughter are always abound.

Workshop Dates

Sunday, September 23, 2023, 9:00am-3:00pm

Workshop Format

In-person at Tsawout/Cordova Spit, Vancouver Island

Workshop Location

Tsawout/ Cordova Spit

Full location details and directions will be provided to registrants closer to the event.

Workshop Tuition

Regular – $187.50 (Early Bird – $175, until September 5)
Students* – $175 (Early Bird – $162.50, until September 5)
PRC Alumni – $180 (Early Bird – $167.50, until September 5)

*PRC diploma students will receive 0.5 PDW academic credit for this workshop.

Withdrawal Policy

For workshop withdrawals submitted in writing 30 days or more before the start of the workshop, registrants will receive a full tuition refund less a $40 non-refundable registration fee. For workshop withdrawals submitted in writing more than 14 days but less than 30 days before the start of the workshop, registrants will receive a 50% tuition refund. Without exception, no refunds will be given for withdrawals less than 14 days before the start of the workshop.