"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 earring beading with Knowledge Keeper Marilyn Dykstra
Beading is medicine that connects us to our ancestors
Sunday, July 9, 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.
Beading is medicine that connects us to our ancestors. Learn more while you make a pair of simple beaded earrings on felt.
Cree Métis beading can break down the effects of colonization and embolden a sense of Indigeneity.
Led by Knowledge Keeper Marilyn Dykstra, participants can discover the history and meaning of beadwork patterns while creating their own pair of beaded earrings.
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.
