Youth Programing, Ages 13-17
Kikosewin FRN
Youth 13-17: Programs & Events
*All programs & events are free*
Thursdays
January 16 – June 5, 2025
4:00PM - 5:00PM
Group Guitar Lessons
March 25, March 26 & March 27
1:00PM – 4:00PM
Location: Bent Arrow (Room 26)
Ribbon Skirts & Shirts
Spring break out of your shell! Join us for a FREE, 3-day, ribbon skirt & shirt workshop! Folks will learn and practice machine sewing, listen to traditional ribbon skirt teachings and stories, and make some new friends as you make ribbon skirts/shirts together!
*Ribbon shirts are also an option, but we will only be sewing ribbons onto existing shirts, not making the shirts themselves
*We will be sharing a limited number of sewing machines, so you must be willing to be patient and to work together with others! If you want to bring your own sewing machine, please let us know ahead of time.
- Open to all skill levels and abilities; sewing experience is a bonus!
- Snacks and supplies will be provided.
- No certificate or childcare
- Registered Program – No Drop Ins
Biweekly Wednesdays
January 15 – March 12, 2025
5:30PM – 6:30PM
Location: Sunridge Ski Area
Skiing / Snowboarding
Free bi-weekly group skiing or snowboarding lessons for youth ages 13-17, with our friends at the Sunridge Ski Chalet! Folks will have the opportunity to get outside and enjoy the snow! Open to all skill levels and abilities; Spaces are limited.
- Equipment rentals will be provided after caregivers sign waiver.
- Transportation available from Bent Arrow; Bus leaves BA at 4:15pm, returns at 6:30pm
- Limited Spaces Available – the number of classes we have running will depend on instructor availability and youths’ interest
- Registered Program – No Drop Ins
Thursdays
January 9th – June 5th
12:00PM – 1:30PM
Location: Eastglen High School
(Indigenous Student Services / Completion Coaches’ Roomnridge Ski Area)
School Programming – Eastglen High School
This is an opportunity for Grade 10 & 11 students to connect with a Bent Arrow Youth Engagement Worker for support on a drop-in basis.
They can participate in a variety of cultural crafts and activities, or just to have another support person in their corner to talk to. Students can learn more about connecting with Indigenous culture through Bent Arrow, and events going on in community.
The goal is empowering students and supporting positive, holistic wellbeing.
Snacks are also available.
Biweekly Wednesdays
January 8 – March 19, 2025
4:00PM – 6:00PM
Location: Bent Arrow (Room 1)
After School Youth Circle
Are you looking for something to do after school? Want to learn something new? Would you like to make some new friends? Then this program is for YOU!
Join us for this FREE biweekly program for youth ages 13-17! Come out and try some new activities rooted in Indigenous culture! Folks of all genders, skill levels, and abilities are welcome! Snacks and materials will be provided.
Questions? Reach us at 780-481-3451 or kikosewin@bentarrow.ca
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