Lisa’s business is local-to-the-Guelph area, situated on the Between the Lakes Treaty No. 3 (1792), and boasts the largest selection of aromatherapy diffuser jewellery on Turtle Island, most of which Lisa handcrafts themself. They studied to become a Certified Aromatherapy Health Professional with the Canadian Federation of Aromatherapists in 2014 when they experienced personal life challenges and losses. They also carry a large selection of 100% pure essential oils together with their signature lifestyle blends.
I am a Certified Aromatherapy Health Professional and received my training with Joy Essence, a school with the Canadian Federation of Aromatherapists. As a permanent, full-time vendor at the Guelph Farmers’ Market, I'm often asked by those who are not familiar with aromatherapy and essential oils, what is it exactly? An essential oil is the hydrophobic, lipophilic, aromatic constituents extracted from a variety of plants including citruses, tress, herbs, grasses, and seeds.Hydrophobic means essential oils repel water; they do not mix. Lipophilic means essential oils are fat loving; they blend with carrier oils such as sweet almond oil, apricot oil, argan oil etc. Some aromatic constituents appear in a number of essential oils. For example geraniol, is a main component of rose, palmarosa...
About the Cycle of Ceremonies Project The Cycle of Ceremonies project at the Woodland Cultural Centre, is a series of workshops geared towards First Nations who have never had any kind of language or cultural upbringing - little to no exposure to the traditional longhouse community. We want to be able to bridge the gap we see in the community in terms of our ceremonies and culture, provide a safe environment to learn about ceremonies, sacred and sensitive topics, some of the language involved, ask questions and get clarification from knowledgeable community members and faithkeepers.How the funds will be usedAfter the cost of supplies and labour has been deducted funds will go to the language project and will be used...
Boozhoo/Hello! In September, I launched my fundraiser ‘Gaye giinawind minjimendan/We Remember’ in support of the Woodland Cultural Centre’s ’Save the Evidence’ campaign. The fundraiser closed at the end of 2021 – raising $15, 200 for the campaign. I want to thank everyone who supported my fundraising efforts by purchasing a diffuser acorn and/or Seven Generations Bracelet and for spreading the word. A special thanks to my fundraising partners the Guelph Civic Museum, Kinsfolk Shop from Guelph and Go Green Baby from Kingston. And an extra special chi miigwetch to Raven Reads Pow-Wow Pitch box who gave me a jump-start by purchasing 800 diffuser acorns! Highlights Collaborated with 3 retail partners and 1 sponsor Made & sold 2,379 diffuser acorns Made &...
