Northern Sunrise County Community Services is welcoming teens 13 to 17-years-old to take part in Sacred Threads.
The workshop will be held on July 21 and twice in August, dates yet to be determined, to help teach youth about Indigenous beading and other cultural significances, stories and traditions.
“Priscilla Lalonde is a local Elder who is going to be instructing the series,” says Community Services director Amber Houle.
“In addition to learning how to bead, they will be making keychains and lanyards that they will be able to bring home with them.”
The workshop will be held from 1-3 pm. at the Harmon Valley Hall.
“Priscilla is going to be providing some cultural teachings as well as some stories and discussing traditions surrounding Indigenous peoples,” says Houle.
“It’s a great opportunity for youth to gain a better understanding of Indigenous history.”
Houle says it’s also a great chance to make a craft and have something to bring home to show for it.
“It’s a great chance to network with other people in the summer months,” Houle notes. “This is an opportunity for the teen group to take part in a traditional workshop that is often only offered to adults.”
Supplies, instructions, snacks, and refreshments will all be provided at no cost.
To register, please call (780) 625-3293.
Emily Plihal
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