Amber Berard-Althouse is a Tlingit, French, and German woman and a proud member of Kluane First Nations. Her First Nations heritage comes from her mother’s side and she belongs to the Agunda (Wolf) clan. Born in Edmonton, Alberta, Amber moved to the Yukon in 2000 with her mother and brother, transitioning from city slicker to bush baby within a few months of living in northern Canada.
For over a decade, Amber has been giving interpretive talks on Yukon First Nations culture and history. She began her interpretive career with Kluane National Park and Reserve, fostering a deep connection to her traditional territory. Amber frequently visits Kluane to connect with nature, hike, and breathe deeply. Inspired by her Indigenous roots, she offers insightful teachings on medicinal plants and engages audiences with the rich history and vibrant culture of Yukon First Nations people. Her commitment to promoting wellness, the healing powers of plants, and preserving Indigenous knowledge inspires others to embrace holistic living and celebrate the wisdom of her heritage.
Amber has practiced yoga since 2009, falling in love with it through a month-long intensive training in the Sivananda lineage. In 2014, she trained as a Sivananda yoga teacher in Vietnam, where she also discovered Ayurveda, yoga’s sister science. After completing her Ayurvedic training, she returned home to begin her career in structured storytelling (interpretation) at KNPR. Since then, Amber has pursued further yoga training in Yin, Restorative, Vinyasa, and Prenatal yoga.
Amber’s journey with medicinal plants began with simple teas and the ritual of smudging, evolving into a deep obsession with the boreal forest’s healing powers in her homeland. Her passion for medicinal plants has grown from a hobby into a business, aligning perfectly with her mission to lead holistic medicinal plant workshops.
Amber’s personal healing journey started at 18 as a gym enthusiast focused on cardio, smoothies and salads. Over time, she has come to understand that healing is holistic, encompassing the connection between body, mind, and spirit. Now, she integrates medicinal plants, yoga, other forms of movement, meditation, joy, mindset work, and lovingly prepared home-cooked meals into her holistic healing journey. Amber views herself as a vessel for sharing knowledge, hoping to help others find the healing they seek. She believes in the innate power of individuals to heal, given the space, time, and nutrients needed for their bodies, which they call home.
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