Métis-style Finger Weaving Workshop

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Métis-style Finger Weaving Workshop Event Date: Aug. 19  Event Time: 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm Cost: $35 (plus fees)Ages: 12+ Finger weaving and knotting have been a part of Indigenous culture for thousands of years. During the Fur Trade, this crafting method was used by the Métis to make sashes that served as a useful and multipurpose tool. These sashes became tailored to specific patterns and colours representative of different families before became a standardized symbol of Métis pride during the 1885 Northwest Resistance. The Métis sash is now a cultural item representing pride in lineage and tradition.  In this afternoon workshop, create mini sash keychains by following Métis-style finger weaving techniques! Taught by Métis artist Arlan LaVallee-Nairn and Saulteaux-Métis artist Rey-J Horsefall, you’ll learn about the historical and modern uses of