This is a special online workshop for people who self-identify as Indigenous. It is designed to be a space by Indigenous people for Indigenous people during this month of healing, education, and mourning in honour of Truth and Reconciliation.

Medicine Cards are a personal and expressive art form that promotes healing and builds self-esteem through creative processes. This workshop is an opportunity to engage in a meaningful and reflective activity while discussing how to find more balance in your life. Led by Melanie Rivers, a skilled facilitator and artist, this session will guide you through the steps to create your own personalized set of Medicine Cards.

This workshop welcomes all levels of artistic experience. Participants are encouraged to source and bring their own materials of choice, including words, pictures, and acrylic paint, to assemble collage elements on card materials. The virtual environment is designed to be welcoming and supportive, allowing you to relax and enjoy the creative process. By the end of the session, each participant will have their own set of Medicine Cards, serving as a powerful reminder to bring more of what they desire into their daily lives.

Date: September 20, 2024
Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm

Supply List:

• 2-3 pieces of cardstock (11x14); or thin cardboard; or a mixed media/watercolour paper at least 140lbs

• Glue stick, matte gel medium, modge podge and/or tape

• Scissors

• Magazines that can be cut up

Optional Supplies:

• Your choice of patterned papers

• Patterned or colorful tissue paper

• Pages from old books

• Felt pens, gel pens, pencil crayons etc.

• White paint

Tickets: Free, but registration is required.

This workshop is limited to self-identified Indigenous People only.

This event will be hosted online.

For general inquiries regarding this event, please contact the Programming Department here.