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CORE Workshops: Intergenerational Creative Expression

Collaborative Art Projects

  • Youth and elders collaborate on traditional arts such as beadwork, quillwork, and storytelling, bridging generational gaps and preserving cultural practices.
  • Projects serve as platforms for cultural exchange, where elders share knowledge and youth apply skills learned.

Intergenerational Engagement

  • Opportunities for youth to learn from elders’ wisdom, traditions, and historical perspectives, fostering mutual respect and appreciation.
  • Elders play active roles in teaching cultural protocols, traditional crafts, and the significance of oral histories.

Mental and Physical Stimulation

  • Activities designed to engage both youth and elders in cultural practices that promote well-being and connection.
  • Programs include physical activities, mental exercises, and artistic pursuits that cater to participants’ abilities and interests.

Wellness and Identity

  • Workshops integrate traditional wellness practices such as herbalism, meditation, and storytelling to promote holistic well-being.
  • Participants explore how cultural identity influences personal health, resilience, and community relationships.

Art and Heritage

  • Sessions focus on traditional arts and crafts, including basket weaving, drum making, and regalia creation, as expressions of cultural identity and pride.
  • Activities celebrate artistic expression as a form of cultural preservation and community cohesion.

Language and Storytelling

  • Programs support language revitalization efforts and preserve oral traditions through storytelling, language immersion, and cultural performances.
  • Participants learn language skills, narrative techniques, and historical contexts to deepen their connection to ancestral languages.