School & Youth Groups

Cultural Workshops Available

Tipi Building
Youth work together to build a traditional tipi using poles, rope, and pegs while learning about the cultural meaning and structure of a Nakota home. Team activity with hands-on roleplay. Great for all ages (chaperones encouraged for Littles)

Bannock Making (Open Fire)
Students make and roast their own bannock over an open fire, learning the history and stories of this beloved Indigenous food. Littles use safety-approved sticks or pans. Older students may prep dough and fire

Drumming & Singing Workshop
Learn basic hand drum rhythms and singing etiquette in a group circle. Participants may try singing a round dance or honoring song. Inclusive for all ages and singing levels. Teaches respect, rhythm, and listening

Drum Making
Participants make a small hand drum (pre-punched kit), guided by a facilitator who shares teachings about the drum’s role in Nakota culture. Best for Middles and Olders (Grade 6–12) Requires chaperone support for Littles

Arts & Crafts (Beading & Keyrings)
Create simple beaded items like keyrings, medallions, or medicine wheels using colourful pony beads and sinew. Littles use large beads and lacing cords. Middles and Olders may use smaller beads and learn patterning.

Storytelling & Language Introduction
Knowledge Keepers share age-appropriate stories and introduce youth to basic Nakota words and phrases. Indoor or outdoor setting. Great for Littles and Middles

Smudge & Prayer Teaching
Learn about smudging, prayer protocol, and what it means to cleanse one’s spirit. Each group witnesses a smudge and may participate if comfortable. Respectful and non-denominational. Explained with care for younger children

Moccasin or Medicine Pouch Making
Youth make a simple felt medicine pouch or soft moccasin slipper using a prepared kit. Pouch-making for Littles & Middles. Moccasin-making for Olders (requires time and fine motor skills).

Bow and Arrow Experience
Learn how bows and arrows were traditionally made, and practice using safe, pre-carved wooden bows with soft-tipped arrows. Great outdoor activity. Littles use foam bows or simplified demos.

Berry Picking & Nature Walk
Go on a guided walk to learn about traditional plants, berries, and how they are harvested and used as medicine. Adjusted walking distance based on age group. Children learn safety and land respect

Meat Smoking Demonstration
Watch a demonstration of traditional meat smoking. Youth learn about preservation techniques and get to try dried meat samples (optional). Engaging for Middles and Olders. Littles observe and discuss rather than handle knives or raw meat

Traditional Singing & Dancing
Learn the basics of powwow or round dance. Students may participate in a dance circle and try traditional movements. Great energy release! Facilitated with humor and inclusion.

Hide Defleshing
Youth will learn how to scrape and clean animal hides using traditional tools and methods. This physical, land-based activity connects students to the historical and spiritual importance of preparing hides for use in regalia, clothing, drums, and more. Littles: Light scraping with supervision and kid-safe tools. Middles & Olders: Full hands-on defleshing with adult guidance. Includes teachings on respect, offerings, and tool safety

Hide Tanning
Youth will engage in the hide tanning process from start to finish — stretching, softening, smoking, and learning the prayers and patience needed to transform a hide into usable leather. Age-appropriate tasks assigned: Littles: Soften/stretch small sections, learn to "talk to the hide". Middles & Olders: More involved scraping, smoking prep, and shaping. Facilitators share cultural teachings around protocol, gender roles, and honoring the animal