At Living Wild in the City, our work is guided by the principle that the decisions we make today must strengthen the world, which is why we offer engaging cultural workshops and eco tours that incorporate Indigenous ecological knowledge.
About Living Wild in the City
Living Wild in the City is an Indigenous-led experiential education initiative based in Tkaronto (Toronto). Founded by Alan Colley, the organization evolved from Toronto Aboriginal Eco Tours and continues to provide immersive land-based learning experiences grounded in Indigenous ecological knowledge.
Our work reconnects people to the land within urban environments. Through guided eco tours, Medicine Wheel teachings, cultural workshops, and digital educational content, we help participants understand their relationship to local waterways, plant life, wildlife, and seasonal systems.
We believe the city is not separate from nature — it is land. Our programs cultivate environmental literacy, cultural awareness, and relational responsibility by integrating traditional teachings with practical ecological understanding.
Living Wild in the City serves schools, community organizations, institutions, families, and curious learners of all ages. Our cultural workshops and programs are designed to be inclusive, adaptable, and rooted in respect for both cultural knowledge and contemporary learning environments.
As we grow, we are expanding into digital land-based education, providing accessible content for educators and online communities who seek meaningful environmental learning grounded in Indigenous ecological knowledge.
Our mission is simple: to foster sustainable relationships with the land so that seven generations from now, what we nurture today continues to grow strong.
Miigwetch.