There was some great PR going into Tuesday night Jan. 26th: announcements on CBC Radio, an interview on 93.1 CFIS-FM Prince George Community Radio, etc. The turnout was small by most standards. The local Green Party was well represented. There was some good food supplied by the restaurant next door, Sassafras Savories and refreshments for the thirsty. The presentation was oriented to offer context and what's on the ground at Kakwa.
The first request was to have people vote on various potential a… Continue

2010 Apprenticeship Programme

Alpaca/Llama Husbandry
April 15-June 1, 2010

Organic Vegetable Market Gardens
May1- Nov. 1, 2010


Kakwa Ecovillage Cooperative, Dome Creek, British Columbia

Alpaca/Llama Husbandry:

Nutrition and basic health maintenance will be experienced with discussion and hands on care of our herd of 24 alpacas and 5 llamas. Teeth, nails, worming, and wound dressing/medication will be covered. Shearing techniques, tools, sharpening will be presen… Continue

An occasional jarring is always good for improving the blood flow, as the heart pumps a bit faster and the brain starts to move a bit faster...the thought is forced upon us from time to time, "What are we doing here at the ecovillage, and what makes us different?" If you think outside the box and are a pioneer spirit now is the time to jump into Kakwa. If you are not, need lots of structure, and always know how things will turn out before you begin then Kakwa is definitely not for you at this be… Continue