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May 2017 Newsletter Preparations are well underway for Pacific Rim College's newest program, a yearlong program in Permaculture Design and Resilient Ecosystems slated to begin in January 2018. The School of Permaculture Design is being led by ethnobotanist and agrologist Hannah Roessler. For a preview of some concepts that will be taught in the program, join us in July and August for a series of 4 workshops in Natural Building Techniques.
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Dean of School of Permaculture Design Named!
We are pleased to announce that Hannah Roessler has been appointed Dean of the School of Permaculture Design at Pacific Rim College. Hannah is a professional agrologist (P.Ag.) and ethnobotanist, and her research interests span agroecology, permaculture, medicinal plants, and indigenous land-management and cultivation techniques. Hannah's Master's degree research focused on how organic farmers in the Pacific Northwest used different agroecological methods to adapt to changing environmental conditions. She worked as a farmer for many years and is currently mentoring with ecological restoration/native plant experts and Indigenous elders on Vancouver Island. Hannah is a popular lecturer in the Environmental Studies department at the University of Victoria, teaching courses in Ethnobotany, Ethnoecology and Permaculture Design.
New Permaculture Design Program!
Pacific Rim College's newest program is slated for launch in January 2018. This one-year diploma in Permaculture Design and Resilient Ecosystems is unlike any other in the world. The 1036-hour program provides training for participants who are interested in creating regenerative food systems and lifestyles while developing resilient ecosystems. It provides robust curriculum in permaculture design, going beyond basic permaculture training while also including courses in business planning and project management, community development, natural building, and food and medicine systems. Much of the hands-on components will be based at the college's two herb farms on the Saanich Peninsula: Ravenhill Herb Farm and Tiny Tree Herb Farm. Visit our School of Permaculture Design for more information!
What is Permaculture?
Permaculture has many definitions but is primarily a philosophy of agricultural and social design intended to create regenerative living systems. Permaculture holds at its very core a philosophy of working with, rather than against, nature. Permaculture expert Toby Hemenway describes the goal of permaculture as meeting human needs while preserving and increasing ecosystem health.
Upcoming Natural Health Workshops
Amanda Howe, June 3-4, 2017
The Rainforest, seashores and alpine meadows of the Pacific Northwest are rich in Wild Medicinal Plants. In this course, you will learn how to identify, attune to, sustainably and ethically harvest, and call upon wild medicinal plants for healing both for your own practice and in first aid wilderness situations. Come and learn about wild medicines from the perspective of a practicing herbalist who has also spent time in the wilderness both in the Pacific North West and in the Himalayas and has been fortunate enough to experience the extraordinary relief and healing of wild medicinal plants.
Bryce Ehrecke, July 8-9, 2017
Natural Building Basics Part 1
Come and get your hands dirty learning about Natural Building Basics, and working with sustainable, local building materials! This work party workshop (plan to get muddy!) will cover wall prep, mixing, and application of light clay with straw and wood chips, as well as cob. This is the first of a series of 2-day workshops and will hopefully inspire you to delve deeper into the world of natural building. light clay and cob are sustainable, long lasting, non-toxic, breathable, local, and completely waste free. Light clay is a mixture of clay and straw or wood chips, which is then packed into a wall. It can be covered in many different natural finishes and works well in the renovation of existing buildings. Cob is a mixture of clay, sand, and straw, and is similar to adobe, but instead of making bricks, you sculpt the walls.
Bryce Ehrecke, July 15-16, 2017
Natural Building Basics Part 2
This 2-day workshop, the second part of a series, covers wall prep, mixing, and application of light clay with straw and wood chips, as well as cob. Light clay is a mixture of clay and straw or wood chips, which is then packed into a wall. It can be covered in many different natural finishes and works well in the renovation of existing buildings. Cob is a mixture of clay, sand, and straw, and is similar to adobe, but instead of making bricks, you sculpt the walls.
Bryce Ehrecke, July 22-23, 2017
Natural Building Finishes: Base Coats
Learn how to create and apply non-toxic finishes to a variety of surfaces using local, natural materials. We will spend this weekend focusing on base coats for light clay, cob, and conventional wall surfaces. There will be a lot of hands-on application, and the weekend will provide a good base of understanding of how to get a variety of wall systems ready for final plasters such as earthen plaster, lime plaster, clay paints (alis), milk paints, and more.
Bryce Ehrecke, August 12-13, 2017
Natural Building Finishes: Finish Coats
Natural finishes provide an alternative to conventional paints and manufactured finishes. Learn how to create and apply breathable, non-toxic finishes to a variety of surfaces using natural and often local materials. Participants will spend the weekend focusing on finish coats for light clay, cob, and other natural and conventional wall systems. An additional emphasis will be placed on earthen plasters, cover lime plaster, alis (clay paint), milk paints, and more. Participants will also become familiar with plaster tools and techniques to achieve a variety of textures and finishes.
Dr. Bruce Ferguson, September 16-17, 2017
Advanced Topographic Acupuncture Module
Topographic Acupuncture is the system of minimal needle, distal point acupuncture that utilizes concepts of "mirror" and "image" to choose points to treat virtually any pathology in the body. Topographic Acupuncture is known for its ultra-rapid clinical results. In the second module participants will investigate the use of Topographic Acupuncture to treat global versus local disharmonies. The treatment of common syndromes such as obesity, diabetes, cancer, immune deficiency, autoimmune disease, endocrinological disorders, and more will be explored. Lastly, participants will discover how to use Topographic Acupuncture to balance the body by special combinations of points.
Chanchal Cabrera, September 23-24, 2017
Collaborative Oncology A Phytotherapy Perspective (Level 2)
This 2-day workshop builds on the depth and detail of level one and will give practical guidelines and protocols for managing oncology cases. Topics include the dangers of surgery, tests for specific cancers, drugs and herbs, chemo, fasting, topical treatments and more.
Brandt Stickley, September 30-October 1, 2017
Diagnosis and Treatment of Psychological Disharmony with Shen-Hammer Pulse Diagnosis
In this course, Brandt Stickley will provide an overview and review of Shen-Hammer Pulse Diagnosis, and provide the key to quickly and accurately diagnosing the behavioural, psychological and spiritual aspects of a patients condition. Pulse qualities as signs of psychological disharmony will be taught in terms of sensation, interpretation, and physiological gesture. Classical formulas and acupuncture approaches will be described, focusing on the Shang Han Lun, Eight Extraordinary Vessels, Five-Phase dynamics and visionary acupuncture. This course is suitable for beginning and experienced students of the pulse system.
Petra Chambers-Sinclair, September 30-October 1, 2017
Distinguish Your Practice with Personalized (n=1) Experimentation Techniques
Universal solutions to complex health problems often have limited effectiveness because we each have unique histories, genetic profiles, environments, patterns of responding and health goals. N=1 refers to an experiment with one participant. N=1 experimentation is useful for people with complex chronic health conditions, as well as for optimizers who are committed to the pursuit of peak performance and peak experience.
Sean Frey, October 21-22, 2017
Boundaries, Safety and Support
Over this weekend course, students will explore their own boundaries, their relationship to support, and their experiences of safety while working as healthcare practitioners through experiential exercises, case scenarios, theory, and group discussion. Topics covered over this intensive workshop include self-care, boundary violations, creating systems of support, and responding to challenges and triggers.
Robert Rogers, October 28-29, 2017
Medicinal Mushrooms of Western Canada
In this weekend course, students will explore the world of medicinal mushrooms and lichens, how to prepare your own tinctures, examine the top 20 mushrooms and their use in a clinical setting, including contraindications and positive drug interactions. The course will be presented from the perspective of a registered herbalist with 19 years of clinical practice, and include case studies involving chronic disease, including auto-immune conditions.
Shoshana Scott, November 4-5, 2017
The beauty of Homeopathic practice is in understanding the individuality of the patient. You will be introduced to the science of Homeopathy which lies in the ability of the prescriber to clearly perceive what is to be treated for each individual. As well you will be inspired in seeing the art in Homeopathy which lies in applying what is curative in Homeopathic medicine to your patients.
Paul Bergner, November 25-26, 2017
Systemic Inflammation, Food Intolerance, and Autoimmunity
This seminar will describe current scientific concepts of digestion, immunity, and autoimmunity to explain the dotted line connecting an immunological response in the gut to various systemic manifestations of disease.
Margi Flint, December 2-3, 2017
Reading the Body: Traditional Western Herbal Medicine Diagnosis
Learn to read the face, nails, tongue and body to understand indications of lines, blemishes, marks and colours. Understanding the cues of the organ/body correspondences is a precious gift (and a curse). Indications of hot, cold, damp dry and wind conditions can easily be read once you train your eyes to see. Margi Flint shares the knowledge learned from her teachers and clients over the past three decades.
David Bomzon and Avi Amir, December 2-3, 2017
Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture
Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture (YNSA) is named after the Japanese physician, Dr. Toshikatsu Yamamoto, who developed this acupuncture system in 1973. Since its introduction, YNSA has advanced with the discovery of additional acupuncture points, which are mainly located on the scalp. YNSA is used to treat neurological conditions, and is both effective and immediate in stroke patients with pain and/or restricted mobility.
Welcome to New Instructors
Matt O'Meara
School of Holistic Nutrition
Matt OMeara, a Pacific Rim College alumnus, studied Psychology at the University of Victoria, graduating in 2011. Since then he has honed his skills in behavioural analysis and education for children and adults with autism, ADD/ADHD, and other developmental delays. Most of his time has been spent working with the families of young children with an early diagnosis, focusing on nutrition to support both mental and physical development.
Fumie Yamaguchi
School of Holistic Nutrition
Fumie grew her passion for alternative healing arts while attending postgraduate school for nutrition. She earned her diploma in Bioregulatory Medicine when she studied with many NDs, MDs, and other integrative health practitioners. She speaks from the heart and from her own experience healing herself and her clients. For this reason, she never stops learning. As she met so many people who inspired her in her life, she now wants to become the one to inspire others.
PRC is Hiring
Instructor, Botany and Horticulture
Pacific Rim College is looking for an instructor to teach a 45-hour course on Botany and Horticulture. The candidate must have a related degree and at least 5 years of experience. This on-site position is part-time offering 3 hours per week with a wage commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Instructor, Holistic Nutrition
Pacific Rim College is looking for an instructor to join the teaching faculty of the School of Holistic Nutrition. The candidate must have academic credentials related to nutrition and/or biomedicine and have at least 2 years of occupational experience. This on-site position is part-time offering 3-12 hours per week with a wage commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Instructor, Ayurveda
Pacific Rim College is looking for an instructor of Ayurvedic medicine and diet therapy. The candidate must have academic credentials related to nutrition and/or Ayurveda and have at least 2 years of occupational experience. This on-site position is part-time. Wage will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Nutrition and Herbal Consultations from Anywhere in the World
The Student Clinic at Pacific Rim College offers free holistic nutrition and herbal medicine consultations at our Victoria campus and via Skype. The Student Clinic is open Monday to Friday from 8:15am-6:30pm. Call or email to book!
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Community Wellness Tracker
Xploration Centre Vancouver Island
A team of committed innovators and teachers have come together to bring to life a new kind of school here on Vancouver Island - the
Xploration Centre. This initiative is emerging out of the conditions of this evolutionary moment. Nothing like it exists today. The first learning cluster will consist of 15 to 21 children between the ages of 5 and 12.
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