Seven Oaks MÉtis Council's - Beading Circle
Registration is now CLOSED.
Our Beading Circle will bring together Métis youth from Winnipeg and surrounding areas to learn about their Métis history and culture through beading lessons and learning about the traditional style of Métis beadwork. In turn, our Beading Circle will pass along these teachings and our history to the youth who will be able to pass down this knowledge and history to future Métis generations.
- Our Beading Circle connects Métis youth to their culture and art.
- Online beading classes are available to youth ages 10 to 29 with a valid MMF Citizenship card
- Supplies and Instruction are provided free
- The objective of our Beading Circle is to pass down our traditional Métis knowledge of beading. Our goal is to provide a program that Métis youth can embrace and provide an opportunity to better understand our Métis culture, traditions, and art.
Métis Sash Weaving
Registration is now CLOSED
Seven Oaks Métis Council Sash Weaving program focuses on bringing youth together through learning the art of sash weaving. Youth will help each other focus on the teachings and engage in conversation in regard to skills and understanding. As one student guides another they empower their strengths by helping each other with guidance and knowledge and information.
- Online sash weaving classes are available to youth ages 13 to 29 with a valid MMF Citizenship card
- Loom, instruction, and supplies are funded by our Red River Métis Government.
Métis CAPOTE WORKSHOP
This program is no longer being offered due to lack of funding.
Seven Oaks Métis Capote Workshop will invite Métis Youth to learn more about their Métis Culture through the creation of their own capote. The workshop will provide participants with the knowledge and history of Métis style clothing and teach the skills to continue the artistry of capote making.
- In-person Capote classes are available to youth ages 13 to 29 with a valid MMF Citizenship card.
- All supplies and instruction fees are funded by our Red River Métis Government.
Seven Oaks MÉtis Council's - Fiddle Program
This program is no longer being offered due to lack of funding.
Seven Oaks Métis Council Fiddle Program will connect Métis youth to their Métis Culture by teaching them how to play traditional fiddle music. The Fiddle Program will help to develop the next generation of musicians, a skill which allows them to provide entertainment and the potential to earn an income.
- Our Fiddle Circle connects Métis youth to their culture through playing the fiddle and learning Red River Songs.
- Online fiddle classes are available to youth ages 10 to 29 with a valid MMF Citizenship card
- Fiddle and Instruction are funded by our Red River Métis Government.
- Playing the fiddle makes people want to dance and have fun which brings our Métis people together to celebrate a long-lasting tradition. Fiddling provides our youth with a healthy hobby while maintaining the connection to our Métis roots.
