Birch Bark Rattle Making Workshop

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Event Details

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Date: January 13, 2022
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. CST
Location: Virtually via Zoom
FREE, registration due January 7, 2022
Register here

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About the Event

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Laban Smith, Wolpole Island First Nation (Bkejwenong Territory) tribal member and birch bark artist, will teach about the cultural and spiritual significance of traditional birch bark rattles as he demonstrates how to make one. This session will aid attendees/viewers in revitalizing and reinforcing traditional practices through language, stories/teachings and utilitarian art. 
 
No supplies will be given for this workshop. 

Supplies you will need to follow along:

• Birch bark- winter bark for etching
• Cedar wood for caps
• Cedar for handles
• Spruce root
• Copper pellets
• Tooth picks to secure shaker handles​​

Sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Human Services Behavioral Health Division and the McKnight Foundation.