Native Gift Making: Wood burning
Looking for a cultural experience? Join us for Native Gift Making.
In this workshop you will experience Native American wood burning, cedar weaving and beading taught by local Snohomish tribal elders Mike Evans and Karen Condo. Learn the Blue Heron Canoe Family way of "make two gift one" towards Canoe Journey and hear teachings of modern and traditional ways of native beings. -- Don't know what those things are? We are just the space for you.
In the process you will experience first hand the 8 benefits of crafting:
Lowers blood pressure.
Confidence and enhanced self-esteem.
Increases brain activity and cognition.
Enhances quality of life.
Small exercises can help dexterity.
Boosts empathy.
Allows further self expression and understanding.
Join for 15 minutes or 2 hours, completely up to you. Projects can be completed over multiple visits and in one session. Bring your friends by for a local cultural experience.
Type of Event: Service-Learning. Contact Email: stewart.sinning@edmonds.edu.
Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Brier hall, first floor, along windows of the green wall.
For more info visit blueheroncanoe.wpcomstaging.com. CANCELLED - Coastal Jam 9am-12pm Set-Up
Set up - Table and chairs set up, gym floor tarping, stage setup, help vendors unload, posting signage and banners
Dress accordingly and with good shoes.
We will have water coolers available and lite snacks.
You are encouraged to stay after you've finished, enjoy the event.
Bring your friends and family to experience this indigenous cultural event.
Open to the public, no admission fee.
Report to the volunteer room inside the gym, sign in and out to receive credit. You may work MORE than the time you registered for. You will be credited based on the sign in/out sheet.
More info about Powwows and Coastal James:
Powwows: Pow Wow 101 - Frequently Asked Questions about Native American Pow Wows - PowWows.com
Coastal Jams: https://youtu.be/BGCGyeaATPk?si=xMyzZ0pmyviMvoot
This vid demonstrates some of the type of song and dance that will take place. (fast forward to different point, no need to watch the whole hour).
Type of Event: Service-Learning. Contact Email: alex.tran@edmonds.edu.
Saturday, May 4, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
CANCELLED - Coastal Jam General Assistance 12pm - 4pm
General assistance to staff, committee, food vendors, dancers and vendors.
Please dress accordingly and with good shoes.
We will have water coolers available and lite snacks.
You are encouraged to stay after you've finished, enjoy the event.
Bring your friends and family to experience this indigenous cultural event.
Open to the public, no admission fee.
Report to the volunteer room inside the gym, sign in and out to receive credit. may work MORE than the time you registered for. You will be credited based on the sign in/out sheet.
Dress accordingly and with good shoes.
We will have water coolers available and lite snacks.
More info about Powwows and Coastal James:
Powwows: Pow Wow 101 - Frequently Asked Questions about Native American Pow Wows - PowWows.com
Coastal Jams: https://youtu.be/BGCGyeaATPk?si=xMyzZ0pmyviMvoot
This vid demonstrates some of the type of song and dance that will take place. (fast forward to different point, no need to watch the whole hour).
Type of Event: Service-Learning. Contact Email: alex.tran@edmonds.edu.
Saturday, May 4, 2024, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
CANCELLED - Coastal Jam Clean-up 4pm - 8pm
Take down table and chairs, gym floor tarping, stage, help vendors unload, reset gym
Dress accordingly and with good shoes.
We will have water coolers available and lite snacks.
Report to the volunteer room inside the gym, sign in and out to receive credit. You may work MORE than the time you registered for. You will be credited based on the sign in/out sheet.
More info about Powwows and Coastal James:
Powwows: Pow Wow 101 - Frequently Asked Questions about Native American Pow Wows - PowWows.com
Coastal Jams: https://youtu.be/BGCGyeaATPk?si=xMyzZ0pmyviMvoot
This vid demonstrates some of the type of song and dance that will take place. (fast forward to different point, no need to watch the whole hour).
Type of Event: Service-Learning. Contact Email: alex.tran@edmonds.edu.
Saturday, May 4, 2024, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Native Gift Making: Wood burning
Looking for a cultural experience? Join us for Native Gift Making.
In this workshop you will experience Native American wood burning, cedar weaving and beading taught by local Snohomish tribal elders Mike Evans and Karen Condo. Learn the Blue Heron Canoe Family way of "make two gift one" towards Canoe Journey and hear teachings of modern and traditional ways of native beings. -- Don't know what those things are? We are just the space for you.
In the process you will experience first hand the 8 benefits of crafting:
Lowers blood pressure.
Confidence and enhanced self-esteem.
Increases brain activity and cognition.
Enhances quality of life.
Small exercises can help dexterity.
Boosts empathy.
Allows further self expression and understanding.
Join for 15 minutes or 2 hours, completely up to you. Projects can be completed over multiple visits and in one session. Bring your friends by for a local cultural experience.
Type of Event: Service-Learning. Contact Email: stewart.sinning@edmonds.edu.
Wednesday, May 29, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Brier hall, first floor, along windows of the green wall.
For more info visit blueheroncanoe.wpcomstaging.com.