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Buffalo Rawhide Creation Workshop

Posted by Chantal Chagnon · July 10, 2026 5:12 PM · 1 reaction
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:
-or-
Via Email Transfer: [email protected]
-or-
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.
For additional information or to register, please contact:
          Chantal Chagnon
          [email protected]
          403–404–7664
WHEN
July 25, 2026 at 1:30pm - July 26, 2026 at 6:00pm
WHERE
Mystery Location
Millarville , AB T0L
Canada
Google map and directions
$100.00 CAD ·
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Ribbon Skirt Making Workshop

Posted by Chantal Chagnon · March 29, 2025 4:46 PM
Cree8 will be hosting a weekend of Ribbon Skirt Making
July 18 & 19, 2026

Ribbon skirts are a style of Regalia that reflect our Culture, histories, families, personal stories, and the way we connect to Mother Earth. Chantal will share the Teachings of the Ribbon Skirt as we create our beautiful skirts together. Chantal will also share the significance and teachings behind the Number and Colours of ribbons used. Together we will create our own Ribbon Skirts to guide us along our journey and honour ancestors and future generations in a good way.

Details
Saturday, July 18, 2026
1:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Teachings of the Ribbon Skirt
Preparing our Materials
Setting our Ribbons and Intentions
Begin Sewing 
Sunday, July 19, 2026
1:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Complete Sewing Ribbon Skirts
Smudge and Bless the Skirts for our Journey Ahead

Materials:
All materials will be provided, including:
• Material (Cotton or Blend)
• Ribbons
• Sewing Adhesive
• Elastic (Waistband)
• Thread

Sewing Machines and Tools Provided


Location:
Mystery Location outside of Millarville


Payment:
We humbly request:
$200/person for all Materials and Instruction
$150/person with own Sewing Material
$100/person with own Sewing Material and Ribbons
Please pre-register Online Below:
-or-
Via Email Transfer: [email protected]
-or-
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.
For additional information or to register, please contact:
          Chantal Chagnon
          [email protected]
          403–404–7664
WHEN
July 18, 2026 at 1:30pm - July 19, 2026 at 6:00pm
WHERE
Mystery Location
Millarville , AB T0L
Canada
Google map and directions
$100.00 CAD · 2 RSVPs
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Drum Making Workshop - July 31, August 1 & 2, 2026

Posted by Chantal Chagnon · May 02, 2024 1:07 PM

Cree8.ca: Drum-making, Drumstick & Songs Workshop


Cree8 will be hosting a THREE-DAY drum-making, drumstick & song workshop over the August long weekend -  July 31, August 1 & 2, 2026

***We have a beautiful location with limited space so register early.***


Details:
Friday, August 31, 2026
Drum Making
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Blessing ceremony, smudge and teachings.
Cutting the hide and soaking overnight.

Saturday, August 1, 2026
Drum Making
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Opening prayer and smudge.
Sharing stories, legends & history of the drum.
Making and stringing drums.

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


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


*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 - Different sizes and types of wood to choose from
Mitt - Deer Leather/Suede
Batting – Wool
Sinew – For stitching


Location:
Mystery Location outside of Millarville
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Payment:

We humbly request $300/Person for instruction and materials of the full Drum Workshop. (Drumstick Included)
Children are $150 (Drum up to 10") when accompanying a registered Adult.
*Now accepting 20% Calgary Dollars ($60 Calgary Dollars + $240 Federal Dollars)
Please pre-register Online at www.Cree8.ca
-or-
Via Email Transfer: [email protected]
-or-
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 attend only the Drumstick and Songs Workshop, Sunday, the cost for is $30/Drumstick for materials and instruction.


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.


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

WHEN
July 31, 2026 at 6:30pm - August 02, 2026 at 6:30pm
WHERE
Mystery Location
Millarville , AB T0L
Canada
Google map and directions
$30.00 CAD ·
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