Youth Programing, Ages 13-17
Kikosewin FRN
Youth 13-17: Programs & Events
*All programs & events are free*
Thursdays
April 3 – June 5, 2025
4:00PM - 5:00PM
Group Guitar Lessons
Tuesdays, April 22 & 29
4:30PM – 6:30PM
Location: Bent Arrow (Room 1)
Beading – Red Dress Pin
Brand new to beading? Been beading for a while? Come out to this FREE beading program for youth ages 13-17, to make your own Red Dress Pin!
Wear your pin with pride on Red Dress Day (May 5) to help raise awareness and support for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two Spirit Peoples (MMIWG2S).
Folks of all genders, backgrounds, skill levels, and abilities are welcome! Snacks and materials will be provided.
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.
Biweekly Wednesdays
January 8 – April 30, 2025
4:00PM – 5:30PM
Location: St. Albert Community Village
Mama Bear Cooking
Join this FREE cooking class for youth aged 13-17 to learn how to create Indigenous dishes and learn the basics of making food.
Each session provides the opportunity to try new recipes and gain confidence in your ability to cook.
Thursdays
Group A: Jan. 9th – Feb. 13th
Group B: Feb. 20th – March 27th
6:00PM – 7:30PM
Location: St. Albert FRC
Ribbon Skirts, Shirts & Bags
Join this workshop on learning to use a sewing machine and the traditions around the ribbon skirt, shirt and bag!
Create your own unique piece to take home, while sharing stories and connecting with others.
Materials and food are provided.
January 28th
February 7th
March 7th
10:00AM – 4:00PM
Location: Little White School
Indigenous Film Festival
You don't miss this chance to experience Indigenous stories, hosted by the PD Day Indigenous Film Festival.
This festival will feature films created by Indigenous filmmakers that celebrate culture and resilience.
Registration is required to attend each of these screenings.
Tuesdays
May 6 – 27
4:30PM – 6:30PM
Location: Bent Arrow (Room 1)
Sewing 101
Want to learn a handy new skill and have sew much fun while doing it? Join us for this FREE weekly sewing program for youth ages 13-17!
Over the course of 4 weeks, folks will learn both hand stitching and machine sewing, build confidence with this useful skill, and create unique projects to take home! Folks of all genders, backgrounds, skill levels, and abilities are welcome!
Snacks and materials will be provided.
Saturday, May 24
9:00AM – 4:00PM
Location: Bent Arrow
Traditional Games Day
Tuesday, May 20
&
Wednesday, May 21
11:30AM – 2:30PM
Location: Bent Arrow (Room 26)
Beading - Strawberry Pin
Tuesday, April 15
4:30PM – 6:30PM
Location: Bent Arrow (Room 1)
Pysanky Writing (Ukrainian Easter Eggs)
Did you know that Indigenous Peoples have been instrumental in supporting Ukrainians fleeing conflict back home for more than 100 years? Check out this FREE program for youth ages 13-17! Decorate your very own Pysanka (Ukrainian Easter Egg) to take home and learn more about the history between these two communities, and the many values they share.
Folks of all genders, backgrounds, skill levels, and abilities are welcome! Snacks and materials will be provided.
Tuesday, June 3 & 10
4:30PM – 6:30PM
Location: Bent Arrow (Room 1)
Rattle Making
What’s that sound? It sounds like you at this FREE program for youth ages 13-17!
Learn traditional teachings about the rattle and make your own to take home. Folks of all genders, backgrounds, skill levels, and abilities are welcome! Snacks and materials will be provided.
*Please note you will need to attend both sessions to be able to finish.
Tuesday, June 12
4:30PM – 6:30PM
Location: Bent Arrow (Kitchen)
Bannock Making
Mmmm, the smell of freshly baked Bannock! We have the ingredients, all we’re missing is you! Come out to this FREE program for youth ages 13-17 to enjoy some fresh bannock and learn how to make it at home!
Folks of all genders, backgrounds, 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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