Celebrate Wanuskewin Culture Week with 3 days of First Nations & Metis immersion experiences. This August, Wanuskewin Heritage Park will be offering over 20 drop in events and workshops. From making moccasins and smoking meat to traditional games and a view of the solar eclipse, Wanuskewin Culture Week has something for everyone in the family! This event is FREE courtesy of Nutrien.
Here’s what to expect this year…
(***Please note that workshops require pre-registration. Details below. ***)
- Pipe Ceremonies
- Elder’s Teachings on the importance of Language & Tipi
- Bison Hide Painting Talk with Wayne Goodwill
- First Nations Technology with Interpretive Guides
- Bannock Bake with Interpretive Guides
- Hafting & Flint Knapping Workshop with Gabe Lamarche
- Cattail Dolls with Kalyne Johnson
- Hide Scrapping with Kaniyasihk Culture Camps
- La Rabida Art Gallery Tours
- Traditional Games with Lamarr Oksasikewiyin
- Wagon Rides with Littlecrow Stables
- Fiddle Music by Phil & Dallas Boyer
- Pow Wow Dance Performances by Wanuskewin Dancers & Singers
- Family Comedy Show by Emery Burningrass
- Live Music Provided by Constant Reminder
Feast & Giveaway on Wednesday August 14th
*** Contact visitorservices@wanuskewin.com to register for the workshops ***
What a great way to wrap up a fantastic summer in the bridge city! Which event will your family attend?
Wanuskewin Culture Week
When: August 12 – 14, 2019
Time: 8am – 4:30pm (some workshops occurs outside of these hours)
Where: Wanuskewin Heritage Park
Website: wanuskewin.com/visit/events-calendar/wanuskewin-culture-week/