Shayla Chalifoux (muskwasis) proudly carries her St̓át̓imc, Nêhiyaw, and mixed European heritage into her work with native plants on Salish lands. She respects Indigenous and Western knowledge systems and brings a two-eyed seeing approach to plant stewardship.
Shayla holds a bachelor's degree in horticultural science and a horticulture diploma in sustainable crop production. She is committed to lifelong learning, which includes her current journey to reconnect with and revitalize one of her ancestral languages, Sťáťimcets.
Her passion lies in sharing the beauty and significance of native plants while Indigenizing plant spaces to support biodiversity, cultural continuity, and stronger relationships with ta tmícwa (the land). Shayla invites others to grow in relationship with ta tmícwa múta7 tákem i snek̓wnúk̓wa7lhkalha
(the land and All Our Relations).
Shaylish Plants empowers Indigenous communities, families, and ecosystems by restoring relationships with plants. Through native plant production, educational workshops, and consulting, we support the Indigenization of plant spaces and promote sustainable stewardship.
At Shaylish Plants, we envision a future where the land and people heal together—one seed at a time. We aim to empower folks to create biodiverse plant spaces that bring balance and honour tákem i snek̓wnúk̓wa7lhkalha (All Our Relations).
Offering knowledge sharing talks and hands-on learning experiences that blend Indigenous and western ways of knowing. Whether through storytelling, plant teachings, or getting your hands in the soil, these workshops create space to build meaningful relationships with native plants and the land around us.
Collaborative, community-centred workshops designed to deepen relationships with native plants through learning and doing.
Workshops are customizable and can include:
Perfect for schools, organizations, and community groups looking to engage with native plants in a meaningful, hands-on way.
Educational talks rooted in native plant knowledge and Indigenous perspectives on land and growing practices.
Topics can be customized for your event, with examples including:
Let’s connect people, plants, and place.
Guidance and support for creating plant spaces that honour both ecology and culture. Offering consulting services for residential and commercial spaces through a Two-Eyed Seeing lens — blending Indigenous knowledge with Wetsern horticultural practices. Whether starting a native plant garden, restoring habitat, or looking to Indigenize your landscape, I’m here to help you build meaningful relationships with plants and place.
Shaylish Plants offers professional horticultural consulting for landscape architects, municipalities, and organizations seeking a unique Two-Eyed Seeing approach. Combining expertise in native plant communities, cultural plant knowledge, and sustainable planting practices, we help Indigenize plant spaces while advancing ecological and community-centred goals.
Please reach out via email shaylishselections@gmail.com with the proposed project details.
Whether in-person or online, get expert advice tailored to your landscape needs. We’ll help you choose the ideal native plants for your space and offer practical guidance on creating a thriving, culturally connected plant environment.
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