Indigenous Traditional Bracelet Workshop

Indigenous Traditional Bracelet Workshop

I participated in the traditional bracelet workshop on the first day of conferences. This workshop was informative, as well as hands on. The leader of the workshop talked to us about her connection between herself and First Nations people. She told stories about her experiences and family history with family members marrying Europeans and the impacts of this. She also talked to us about the past and how we can learn to do better in the future. The workshop allowed us to learn how to make traditional bracelets using no plastic materials, only natural. 

The materials we used to make the bracelets were: bone, beads, deer leather, as well as bees wax string. It was a calming, step by step activity, and a very interesting experience to learn about Canada and First Nations people. I also think this activity could be taught and done in the classroom with students and could be connected to social studies and facilitate a great conversation with students!

OTECD Caitlyn@NUO