CREATING UNIQUE, AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCES TO EXPLORE AND DISCOVER INDIGENOUS PEOPLES CULTURES

Who we are

At Kakekalanicks, we design and produce experiences that invite meaningful discovery and connection through story, land, and community knowledge. Our work is grounded in collaboration—with artists, Elders, and Knowledge Keepers—and centers on creating respectful, cross-cultural learning opportunities that resonate across generation

We believe in creating shared spaces for reflection, understanding, and inspiration—experiences that our future generations will look back on with gratitude.

What we Do

Walking Stories Through Living Landscapes

Listening to the Land, One Step at a Time

Tourism Experience We create immersive, multi-sensory experiences that encourage people to step outside and connect with the natural world. Through sound installations, site-based storytelling, and nature-integrated programming, our work invites visitors to reflect, explore, and deepen their understanding of place.

Tourism Experiences and Projects 

We pride ourselves on creating unique, meaningful culture-based experiences structured around Mother Earth and all of our relatives in the natural world in order to draw people outdoors to experience the Medicine of Nature. Learn more

Wellness and Grounding 

Wild rice, unique grounding meditations, movement class in circle and more. Kakekalanicks works to bring wholesome wellness practices to all those interested in rekindling our alignments with and connection to the natural world. Interested in our products?

Circles and Events 

Kakekalanicks designs discovery-based events for communities, groups, and organizations. Whether through storytelling circles, live performances, or curated gatherings, we work to amplify diverse voices and deepen awareness of cultural heritage in engaging, thoughtful ways. Learn more

Customized Consulting

With over two decades of consulting experience, Michele-Elise Burnett leads projects that support meaningful engagement, respectful representation, and transformational public programming. From exhibitions to place-based storytelling strategies, we collaborate with institutions, municipalities, and educators to bring powerful, community-rooted experiences to life.

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What people are saying about experiences with Kakekalanicks:

This was my first time attending. But, what I did see, the event brought people from all walks of life to enjoy musical performances from native people. Attendees were also able to witness native dancing, crafts and food during a time when our Mother Earth gives us our first medicine the strawberry.
— Renee Richard-Printup
What I enjoyed about the “Strawberry moon festival” is that so many cultures have been suppressed over time. The festival is a small start to right the wrongs of the past and bring the culture of Indigenous people to the community.
— Robert Hellwitz - Buffalo NY
It feels very special to be part of this sharing cultural values, unity and diversity.
— Cynthia Pegado Director of Artpark Bridges

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