Herbalist Association of Nova Scotia
The Herbalist Association of Nova Scotia (HANS) was formed in 2002 by a group of herbalists and herbal students wanting to see a collective voice and an active herbal community in Nova Scotia.
HANS has members throughout Nova Scotia and around the world.
Our Vision
To foster a world where herbal wisdom is respected, integrated, and accessible. Empowering communities through the safe, sustainable, and ethical use of plant medicine.
We are a collective of herbal medicine enthusiasts, professionals, gardeners, growers and teachers. We hope to share education, experience and joy of plants.
Objectives
- To promote the proper use of plants as medicine
- To promote locally grown herbs and herbal products
- To promote ethical medicinal plant wild-crafting practices and the protection of endangered medicinal plants
- To network with other health groups and practitioners in NS and beyond
- To promote communication and connections among members
HANS IS GATHERED ON THE ANCESTRAL AND UNCEDED TERRITORY OF THE MI’KMAQ PEOPLE.
The Herbalist Association of Nova Scotia (HANS) acknowledges the land in which we gather as Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq. Governed by the Peace and Friendship Treaties. We extend our gratitude to the Ancestors of this Land who kept it well so that we may share in the bounty it offers.We also extend our gratitude to present day Mi’kmaq who are continuing to fight for the protection of Land and Water. Acknowledging that without safe spaces plant medicines can not thrive.
Wela’lioq
Become a member today!
- Belong to a like-minded community
- Become a part of HANS affiliations: Canadian Council of Herbalist Associations and United Plant Savers
- Support proper use advocacy of herbal medicine in Nova Scotia
- Access to workshops and events
- Promote your practice, workshops and events to our plant loving community
- List your professional practice on our Herbalist index
Find out which memerbship suits you!
