Alberta Land Based Education and Cree8 will be co-hosting a weekend of Buffalo Rawhide Creation
July 25 & 26, 2026
Traditional skinning and scraping prepares the hide of the animal for use. Rawhide made can then be used to create Drums, Rattles, Shields, Shoes, Tools, Art, and much more.
Details
Saturday, July 25, 2026
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Teachings and Traditional Stories
Separate the Buffalo into Sections for Individual Participants
Building Wooden Frames
Stringing and Stretching the Hides
Removing the Hair
Begin Skinning and Fleshing
Sunday, July 26, 2026
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Complete Skinning and Fleshing
Stretching and Drying
Smudge and Bless the Hides for our Journey Ahead
**Water, Juice, Tea, Coffee and Snacks will be provided. Please let us know of any Allergies or Dietary Restrictions.
Materials:
All materials will be provided, including:
• Buffalo Hide
• Wood for Frames
• String/Twine
• Gloves
• Aprons
All Tools Provided
Location:
Mystery Location outside of Millarville
Payment:
We humbly request:
$300/person for all Materials and Instruction
$100/per child with Adult Registration - Shared Hide w/Accompanying Adult
Please pre-register Online Below:
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Via Email Transfer: [email protected]
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We also accept cheque or money order, mail or drop off to:
Chantal Chagnon
220 Hawkwood Boulevard NW
Calgary, Alberta
T3G 3E8
If you would like to make payment arrangements, need partial subsidy, or full sponsorship to attend
If you would like to make payment arrangements, need partial subsidy, or full sponsorship to attend
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If you would like to donate in full or part to give someone the opportunity to attend, your generous gift would be very much appreciated.
For additional information or to register, please contact:
For additional information or to register, please contact:
Chantal Chagnon
403–404–7664
WHEN
July 25, 2026 at 1:30pm - July 26, 2026
WHERE
CONTACT
Chantal Chagnon
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· (403) 404-7664
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