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How It Works

Our workshops combine hands-on creativity with meaningful cultural learning. Each participant assembles a traditional Indigenous craft, such as a medicine bag or dreamcatcher, while also discovering the history, significance, and stories behind it. Along the way, we open space for conversations about truth and reconciliation, offering a respectful environment where questions are welcomed without judgment.

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Workshops can be hosted in person at your facility, or our location, delivered virtually, or offered in a hybrid format. We work with groups of 10 to 1,000 participants and tailor each session to suit your audience, making every experience engaging, accessible, and impactful.

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Medicine Bag Workshop

In this workshop, participants learn about and make their own medicine bag, a sacred item used by Indigenous peoples for thousands of years to store tokens of personal and spiritual significance.

Approx 90 minutes

Minimum 15 people

Recommended Ages 10+

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Cardstock Birchbark Canoe Workshop

Discover the cultural significance of the birchbark canoe through a creative hands-on experience inspired by Indigenous knowledge and traditions

Approx 45-60 minutes

Minimum 15 people

Recommended Ages 10+

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Felt Poppy Workshop

In this hands-on workshop, participants create their own felt poppy while exploring the importance of remembrance, honouring Indigenous Veterans, and recognizing the contributions and sacrifices of Indigenous Peoples who served in Canada's military.

Approx 60 minutes

Minimum 15 people

Recommended Ages 10+

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Medicine Shield Workshop

In this hands-on workshop, participants create their own Medicine Shield while exploring Indigenous cultural teachings, the significance of the Medicine Wheel, and the importance of balance in our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

Approx 60 minutes

Minimum 15 people

Recommended Ages 10+

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Rawhide Medallion Workshop

In this hands-on workshop, participants create their own rawhide medallion using natural materials while exploring Indigenous cultural teachings, traditions, and the significance of personal expression. 

Approx 60 minutes

Minimum 25 people

Recommended Ages 6+

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Dreamcatcher Workshop

In this workshop, participants learn about and make their own dreamcatcher, an ancient tool first used by the Ojibwe to ward off sickness, bad dreams, and evil spirits. Perfect for a child’s bedroom.

Approx 90 minutes

Minimum 10 people

Recommended Age 16+

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