WORKSHOPS
Aunty Collective’s goal is to offer a space that centers in particular youth, 2-spirit LGBTQIA+ Indigiqueer peoples, and women.
We offer art drop-in-time where young ones and collective members can utilize supplies and aunties to support their creative expressions. As well, we host a monthly drum social.
As we establish ourselves we will have further programming available to our communities. We are looking forward to having ‘on the land’ courses and workshops in future. For more questions and ways to support financially or volunteer please contact us!
Our workshops include:
DRUM MAKING (ELK HIDE DRUMS WITH HANDLES IN A VARIETY OF SIZES)
Basic Drum WorkshopsWorkshops take between 3-4 hours. Participants will learn how to make/bring to life a drum using elk hide, wooden rims and handles. Drum teachings will be shared.
Up to 6 People
Total: $2,460.50 (about $410/person)
7-12 people
Total: $4,455.50 (about $375/person)
Contact us to bookAunties@auntycollective.com778-350-3254
ADVANCED 2-DAY DRUM WORKSHOP
Includes: drum making, waking-up ceremony if requested, drumstick making, and painting drum. 3-4 hours per day. Workshop days must be spaced in order to allow time for drums to dry.
Up to 6 People
Total: $4,256 (about $709/person)
7-12 people
Total: $6,916 (about $576/person)
Contact us to book
Aunties@auntycollective.com
778-350-3254
1-DAY BEADED MOCCASIN MAKING WORKSHOP
Participants will bead a simple design, cut out, and sew together moccasins.
The workshop will take 3-4 hours
Up to 6 People
Total: $1,895.25 (about $315/person) + GST
Up to 12 people
Total: $3,591 (about $310/person) + GST
Contact us to book
Aunties@auntycollective.com
778-350-3254
2-DAY BEADED MOCCASIN MAKING WORKSHOP
Participants will learn to bead a custom or provided beaded pattern, as well as potential embellishments. Between days participants can drop in for beading support at AC.
Each workshop takes 3 hours.
Day 1 – Beading Vamp and Cut-outs
Day 2 – Assembly
Up to 6 People
Total: $2,327.50 (about $390/person)
7-12 people
Total: $4,455.50 (about $375/person)
Same as above but workshops will be 3-4 hours per day
Contact us to bookAunties@auntycollective.com778-350-3254
2-DAY RATTLE WORKSHOPS
Participants will make a rattle and learn teachings as they create. Day one the rattles will be sewn, filled and left to dry. Day two rattles will be filled with medicines and rattle material and then designed and completed. Rattle workshops per day will be approx 2-3 hours.
Up to 12 People
Total: $2,294.25 (about $190/person)
Contact us to bookAunties@auntycollective.com778-350-3254
BEADING WORKSHOPS
Participants will each receive a beading kit complete with all the necessities for learning and creating. Participants will be taught a variety of stitches/designs/mediums based on preference. Ex.- earrings, pins, flat stitch/brick stitch. Initial workshop will be 3 hours. Participants will have the option to attend 4 set time, drop-in beading sessions with experienced Aunty Collective members.
Up to 6 People
with 4 drop-ins: $2493.75 (about $415/person)
no drop-ins: $1296.75 (about 216/person)
7-12 People
with 4 drop-ins: $1961 (about $163/person)
no drop-ins: $3823.75(about $319/person)
Contact us to bookAunties@auntycollective.com778-350-3254
RIBBON SKIRT WORKSHOP
Participants will learn how to create their own ribbon skirt. Participants can choose from various materials and ribbons available or choose to bring their own. Workshop is 3 hours
Up to 6 people
Total: $1862.6 (about $310/person)
7-12 People
Total: $3178.70 (about $265/person) +GST
Optional Add-On: ribbon skirt kit to take home = $75 per person
Contact us to book
Aunties@auntycollective.com
778-350-3254
MEDICINE BAG WORKSHOP AND TEACHINGS
Workshop is 2 hours and provides teachings around medicine, sewing and beading.
Up to 6 people
Total:$831 (about $138/person)
7-12 people
Total: $1,463 (about $122/person)
DOUBLE MEDICINE MAKING WORKSHOP
Participants leave with 2 types of medicine - smudge, salve, tincture, tea or bath salts. Workshop takes 3-4 hours. Workshop type is dependent on medicine availability.
Up to 12 People
Total: $4,389 (about $220 /person)
SALVE MAKING WORKSHOP
Everyone leaves with 2 salves. Workshop is 2 hours long.
Up to 12 People
Total: $1,596 (about $133/person)
Contact us to bookAunties@auntycollective.com778-350-3254
CEDAR WEAVING WORKSHOP
RosesUp to 12 People
Total: $731.50 (about. $60/person)
HeadbandsUp to 12 People
Total: Total: $1230.25: (about. $102/person)
Contact us to bookAunties@auntycollective.com778-350-3254
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Programs
Our experience and skills are a testament to our strength in relationship building and the trust we hold within our various and shared communities.
Through our relationships coupled with our honed artistic, cultural, and youth programming skills we offer professional development packages that allow the community and allies to access these skills.
We offer custom professional development packages that can be custom fit to your group's needs.
You can choose between 1-2 day professional development programs and we can work together to create the perfect mix of art, culture, and focused skill/knowledge sharing to fit your group’s needs.
Choose from any of our workshops and consultants to create a creative/knowledge-sharing day.
Example Workshop Outlines
For K-12 Educators
Example curriculum:
- Welcome to the territory and opening of our circle
- 45 talk from the local community on what it means to live in Lekwungen territories
- Drum making workshop
- Catered lunch from local business
- Circle discussion with Indigenous social worker on duty to report and how to support youth in care
- Closing circle and remarks from AC elder
For Corporate Lunch & Learns
In the spirit of our relational ways, we would be pleased to connect with you directly and custom-design to design a workshop that fits your needs.
EXAMPLE OFFERING
Sitting in Circle - a Four-Part Series of Lunch and Learns, each building upon Indigenous ways of knowing and being.
Round 1: Circle Protocol - Setting the Tone for all four Sessions
- Origin & Benefits of Being in Circle
- Applying this Protocol in Everyday meetings
- Relationship Development
- Navigating Difficult Conversations
Round 2: Drumming - Teachings of Drum Medicine
Round 3: Medicine Bag Workshop & Plant Teachings
- Teachings around Medicine, Sewing & Beading
Round 4: Being a Visitor and in Good Relationship
- Territory Acknowledgement & Teachings of Host Nations
- Settler Contexts & Relationship Building
Long-Term Programs
AC offers a variety of programs that center in particular youth, 2-spirit LGBTQIA+ Indigequeer peoples, and women. We offer art drop-in time where young ones and collective members can utilize supplies and aunties to support their creative expressions.
As we establish ourselves we will have further programming available to our communities. We are looking forward to having ‘on the land’ courses and workshops in the months to come as well.
