Get to know Dariya,
Dariya was born and raised in Elliot Lake, ON. Living so close to forests and water bodies she developed a deep love for the natural world. Soon realizing academic pursuits of connecting with nature was no longer fulfilling, she immersed herself deeply into the wild in many ways- extreme backpacking trips, wilderness camps, survival trips, vision quests, outdoor immersive programs, tiny house/off-grid living, and endless hours alone (awake and sleeping) in the wild. She is deeply committed to supporting kids and adults to find their true selves and purpose in the world by sharing her passion, skills, and experience with them.
Qualifications & Experience:
Art of Mentoring, Wisdom of the Earth
Founder & Head Instructor of Finding Polaris Wilderness Community
Teaching Drum Outdoor School Guardian program (yearlong training to prepare for 2 month wilderness immersion living in wigwam, no matches, one knife, only natural clothing)
Wilderness Awareness School, Anake program (study in herbal medicine, sit spot, community building skills and rights of passage)
University of Ottawa, BSc Conservation and Biodiversity
Wilderness Moves & Move Your DNA, Katy Bowman
Yoga & Meditation Instructor, India 2017 (specific focus on Ashtanga and Vipassana)
Permaculture design certificate, Warren Brush
Advanced Bird Language, Jon Young
Hiked entire Pacific Crest Trail (2,650 miles from Mexico to Canada in 5.5 months in 2016)
3 + Years living off-grid in 100sq ft bunkie
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