Danu Folk School is a place of immersive learning where traditional handcrafts, nature-based exploration, and cultural inquiry converge. Our school is a registered Benefit Company, dedicated to ecological protection and cultural regeneration by providing enriching experiences to both youth and adults, fostering a deep connection to heritage and nature. We embrace the folk spirit of tradition and creativity, offering a wide range of programs designed to inspire and educate.

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​Our name is inspired by Danu, the most ancient of Celtic deities. Revered as the mother of the Gaelic gods, she embodies the essence of fertility, abundance, and knowledge. She is closely associated with rivers, and the richness of the land, her name surviving in place names all over Celtic Europe. The ancient Irish root word “dan” means art, skill, poetry and wisdom, implying that Danu is a progenitor of both life and culture. ​​​

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At Danu Folk School we honour ancestral knowledge systems while recognizing our role as settlers on Indigenous lands in British Columbia. By learning our history and heritage, we seek to engage meaningfully in the work of reconciliation and deepen our relationship with the lands and peoples who inspire our learning.