500 Nations:

Activity:  Classroom interaction, Creating a map showing the different locations of 1st Nations People.

Description:  This would stress to the participant that Native American 1st Nations are different.  We are not all part of the melting pot that was assigned to us upon the invasion of the Europeans.  This workshop will discuss 1st Nations peoples by their general locations, with brief descriptions of their lifestyles, living conditions and if time, some information on their clan systems.

10-20 participants

Activity:    Classroom interaction, Q&A session. Cards or Books will be provided to the participants.

Description:  This workshop is designed to teach the values needed to promote healthy living for yourself, in your family and in your community.

10-20 participants

Activity:    Produce a medicine wheel.  Hoops, yarn, paper and paints will be provided along with instructions to make your own medicine wheel.

Description:  In this workshop, we will discuss the natural balance of life as represented by the Medicine Wheel, including the Cycle of  Life around the Wheel, and the significance of the Colors. 

10-20 participants

Activity:  Lecture and Discussion. We will paint a rock using the symbols discussed.

Description:  A detailed information session about the petroglyphs and their significance in and around the Great Lakes.

10-30 participants.

Description:  Lecture, Power Point, and Video presention from a Native perspective of the history of the Original People who lived here where 3 Great Lakes come together; from the Straights to the Soo along the shores of  Eastern Lake Superior, the St. Mary's River, Lake Huron, The Mackinaw Straights, and Lake Michigan.

10-30 participants.

Activity:  Lively classroom interaction.

Description:   Learn to speak a little Anishnaabeg.  Beginning conversational Ojibwe in two to four hour sessions.  Including essential phrases, greetings and questions.

10-30 participants.

Activity:  Producing a rattle using raw hide or gourds (depending on the availability of the gourds).

Description:  A brief oral presentation: Introduction to the Rattle, it's uses in modern Native American, followed by instruction and assistance in the construction of rattles.

10-20 participants - Materials Provided, cost varies.

Activity:  Producing a small pair of beaded earrings.

Description:  Instruction on the construction of small beaded earrings.

 10-20 participants

Activity:  Making a dream catcher.

Description:    A short story about dream catchers, their significance and use.

10-20 participants

Activities:  A short film followed by expert guidance and assistance in understanding the significance of Regalia design. (A Television or Monitor and DVD player should be available to the presenter of this workshop.)

In the classroom, after the presentation, attendees will have an understanding of regalia design elements, realizing the various forms and patterns are not just "pretty pictures". We will then paint either what your apron, or fancy shawl pattern would look like. Participants will have an opportunity to participate in a Talking Circle to share the story of their regalia designs.

10-20 participants

Think about Hosting a Mini Pow Wow !!

We are able to provide a Mini Pow Wow, with Dancers to explain their regalia and types of dances. A Drum to provide information on the types of songs and the drum.  This Mini Pow Wow is a much more elaborate, labor intensive workshops. Costs may include lodging, board, and travel expenses, as well as honorariums for the Dancers and Singers.

To request a workshop for your group: Send an e-mail