"My people will sleep for 100 years, but when they awake, it will be the artists who give them their spirit back." — Louis Riel
Cree beading with Knowledge Keeper Marilyn Dykstra
Beading is medicine that connects us to our ancestors.
Saturday, June 24 and Sunday, June 25, 2023
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Event details
- Cost:
- Included with admission
- Location:
- Level 5 – PCL terrace
- Language and Accessibility:
- This program will be presented primarily in English.
Cree Métis beading can break down the effects of colonization and embolden a sense of Indigeneity.
You can discover the history and meaning of Cree Métis beadwork patterns and then create your own beadwork piece at this event.
Adults will learn how to outline bead with size 6 beads and children will be given the opportunity to learn using plastic darning needles and pony beads.
Further Reading
Indigenous history and human rights
Discover the stories of Indigenous people and communities. Learn about Canada's history of colonialism and genocide. Reflect on how we can collectively work towards reconciliation.
