Cree8 will be hosting a THREE-DAY Drum Making, Drumstick & Song workshop
July 31, August 1 & 2, 2026
***We have a beautiful location with limited space so register early.***

Chantal shares Traditional Indigenous Drumming, Songs, Storytelling, Indigenous Culture, Traditional Teachings and the History of the Drum. Drums are a traditional instrument found in all Indigenous cultures throughout the world. Drums are carry powerful significance, traditionally used for healing, ceremony, connection and celebration, each song and drum beat carrying messages and intentions of our Ancestors. Chantal will share Traditional Teachings connected to all Aspects of the Drum and Drumming, and how drums have been, and continue to be Created Sustainably in a good way.

Details:
Friday, August 31, 2026
Drum Making
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Blessing ceremony and Smudge Teachings of the Drum
Cutting the Rawhide
Soaking overnight

Saturday, August 1, 2026
Drum Making
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Opening Circle and Smudge
Sharing Stories & History of the Drum
Creating and Stringing Drums
Drying the Drums Overnight

Sunday, August 2, 2026
Drumsticks & Songs
Drumstick Making
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Drum Opening Ceremony 
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Drumming Circle
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

*We will have coffee, tea, water, juice, and snacks.  Let us know if you have any allergies or dietary restrictions.

Materials:
Drums
Rawhide – Deer, Elk, Moose, or Buffalo for the Drum Face
Lacing – Rawhide (Precut)
Drum Rounds – 8”, 10”, 12" or 14" Yellow Cedar
Larger Drum Rounds of 16", 18", 20", 22", 24", 26", 28" and 30" are available upon request for an additional cost to cover materials, please contact Chantal for further information.    

Drum Sticks
Sticks –Variety of Sizes and Types
Deer Leather/Suede
Wool for Stuffing
Sinew for Stitching
***All Materials and Tools Provided

Location:
Mystery Location outside of Millarville

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Payment:
We humbly request:
$300/person for all Materials and Instruction
Children - $150 (Drum up to 10") when Accompanying a Registered Adult
Drumstick and Songs Workshop - $30 (Sunday Only) Drumstick for Materials and Instruction

Please pre-register Online at www.Cree8.ca
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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 or 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.

***Everyone is Welcome for the Drum Circle. Additional Drums and percussion will be available to play.

For additional information or to register, please contact;
          Chantal Chagnon
          [email protected]
          403–404–7664