WORKSHOPS
Experience the richness of Indigenous culture through our immersive workshops led by skilled artists and storytellers. Each workshop blends cultural knowledge, creativity, and history, offering a meaningful way to connect with traditional practices, and the people who keep these techniques and skills alive.
Caribou Tufting Workshop
Join us for a unique and hands-on experience at a Caribou Tufting Workshop on Friday, June 21 from 1-3pm at Place Fort La Tour! Discover the art of fur tufting alongside the talented Cassandra McLaughlin, hailing from Saint John (Inuvialuit/Settler). This workshop includes instruction, storytelling and all materials required to make a medallion, ornament or key chain, as well as admission to Place Fort La Tour). Unleash your creativity and delve into the rich tradition of Caribou Tufting.
Flintknapping Workshop
Join us for an introduction into the storied art of flintknapping! Flintknapping is the art of shaping rocks into stone tools, art objects, and jewellery. Your guide is Brian Blaze Palmater, an indigenous artist and flintknapper from Tobique First Nation (Neqotkuk). His interests in nature, geology, and archaeology led him to research, excavate, and create flint tools and art pieces aligned with the traditions of his ancestors. Explore the rich tradition of flintknapping with your expert, Brian. See you there!