Programs for Parents & Caregivers
Kikosewin FRN
Parents & Caregivers: Programs & Events
*All programs & events are free*
Wednesday, Sept. 18th
Morning: 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Afternoon: 1:00PM - 3:00PM
Location: Bent Arrow (Gym)
Kikosewin: Beading Circle
Parents and Caregivers are welcome to join Kokum Patty as we bring love and healing prayers to all our relatives and children while beading an Orange Shirt Pin for Truth and Reconcilation Day.
There is no child-minding. Please make your own arrangements as this is an adult-only program.
Thursdays
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Sept. 19th - Nov. 28th
Location: Bent Arrow (Room 1)
Kikosewin: Traditional Parenting Teachings
We invite parents and caregivers to join us as we explore gentle parenting through Traditional Teachings. We will learn how to bring these teachings into our everyday lives as we celebrate and honor Indigenous Culture.
Please register for each Teaching that you would like to attend.
Please register for child-minding (ages 1yr-5yrs) for each session as well as spots are limited.
Sept. 19
Teaching: Original Peoples: Our Ancient Ways of Living
Reflective Culture Activity: Our Relatives-Metis Dot Art
Sept. 26
Teaching: Truth and Reconciliation: History of Colonialism and Finding Our Voice
Reflective Culture Activity: Make a Beaded Orange Ribbon Pin
Oct. 3
Teaching: Medicine Teachings from Our Ancestors, Elders and Relatives
Reflective Culture Activity: Make a Medicine Bag
Oct. 10
Teaching: Medicine Wheel
Reflective Culture Activity: Rock Painting
Oct. 17
Teaching: Attachment & Identity
Reflective Culture Activity: Making Bannock
Oct. 31
Teaching: Importance of Games & Playtime
Reflective Culture Activity: Make Hoop and Stick Game
Nov. 7
Teaching: Story-telling
Reflective Culture Activity: Star Stories and craft
Nov. 14
Teaching: Tipi Teachings
Reflective Culture Activity: Make a miniature Tipi
Nov. 21
Teaching: 7 Sacred Teachings
Reflective Culture Activity: Sacred Teaching Pendant
Nov. 28
Teaching: Spirituality- Moving Forward in a Good Way
Reflective Culture Activity: Make a Healing Bracelet
Wednesdays
10:30AM - 12:30PM
Oct. 2nd - Dec. 11th
Location: TBD
Beading Circle (10-Week Program)
Parents and caregivers of children are welcome to join Kokum Patty as we bead while sharing Indigenous Teachings and connecting with each other in a good way. Bring your own beading project or use the beading materials that we will be providing. Limited spots- first come, first serve.
There is no child-minding. Please make your own arrangements as this is an adult-only program.
Questions? Reach us at 780-481-3451 or kikosewin@bentarrow.ca
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