WORKSHOPS AND CONSULTATION

I will work with you and/or your organization to develop a workshop that meets your specific needs and goals. Workshops on each topic can be tailored to a half or full-day (3 to 6 hours), depending on the time available and  desired outcomes. Workshops can be tailored to different age groups (school groups to working professionals). Here is a brief list of workshops available:

RELATED TO TRUTH & RECONCILIATION

- Cultural Safety, Colonialism, and  Indigenous Presence
- Community and Relationship Building Through the Big Drum
- Unpacking Settler Colonial Privilege and Working Towards Allyship
​- Intergenerational Impacts of Colonial Violence

RELATED TO ARTS & CULTURE 
  • Moccasin-Making (Slipper Style or Powwow Plains dance style)
  • Gauntlets and Mitts
  • Loom-Style Beading 
  • Introduction to Quillwork 
  • Learning how to Bead 
  • Regalia Making/Traditional Dance
  • Working With Rawhide (e.g. hand drums, rattles, etc.)
  • Powwow Organization 
  • Drum and Song Teachings
  • Blanket Making 
  • Learning to Paint with Acrylic Paint
  • Introduction to Parfleche Work

CLICK HERE for a sample 1/2 day- workshop program tailored to JK-Grade 2 

PRESENTATION AND PERFORMANCE

I am available to present on various topics/issues including:
  • Intergenerational Impacts of Colonial Violence
  • Anishinabe Knowledge and Storytelling
  • Personal and Community-Based Healing
  • Indigenous Spirituality 
  • Healing, Knowledge and Indigenous Art 
  • Indigenous Art
  • Contemporary Colonialism

I am also available for dance and drum demonstrations. 

REGALIA & BEADWORK

I have several years of experience with beading, leatherwork, bustle-making, fan-making, and sewing. I have made bustles, beaded sets, ceremony shirts, fans, dance sticks, shields, ball clubs,  beaded moccasins, etc. for dancers all across Turtle Island. This is work is done on commission and a 50% deposit is required for most items.

OTHER

I have over 15 years experience making hand drums and big drums for individuals and drum groups. Please contact me for the protocols involved in receiving a drum.