Past Events
Six Nations Polytechnic Info Session: Brantford Campus
Drop-in to our Brantford Campus info sessions to learn about our programs and courses.
CE Artisan Series - Textile Arts: Baby Ribbon Shirt or Dress
This three-day workshop will focus on a ribbon shirt or dress specifically for infants (boy or girl). Students in this workshop will learn the basic skills needed to make baby clothing.
Workshop Fee: $90.00
“Indigenous Women and Peacebuilding” with Sara General
This workshop will explore aspects of Haudenosaunee matriarchal society, and discuss how the roles and participation of Indigenous women in Haudenosaunee civilizations is an enactment and embodiment of peacebuilding. This workshop also explores how Haudenosaunee civilization is structured upon equity and equality of all, which is a critical element of how peacebuilding may be implemented today. Themes of connectedness, dialogue, acceptance, peace, love, and transformation in Hodinohsó:ni cultural stories will also be discussed.
Workshop Fee: $50.00
“Environmental Justice as Peace” with Darren Thomas
This workshop will explore the Hodinohsó:ni beliefs about Creation, which is that all elements of the universe has a spirit and deserves to be honoured. We as humanity are here to be caretakers of Creation. We have to understand our dependence on the Natural world and consider Mother Earth to be the primary holder of knowledge, because she holds the answers to live a happy, full life.
Workshop Fee: $50.00
CE Artisan Series - Hodinohso:ni Raised Beadwork: Floral Cuffs
This intermediate level workshop focuses on the construction of raised beadwork cuffs featuring a floral design.
All supplies provided.
Workshop Fee: $120.00
“Education for and as Peacebuilding” with Darren Thomas
This workshop will examine the philosophical underpinnings of Hodinohsó:ni thought. Understanding the central tenets of Hodinohsó:ni philosophy is essential to Hodinohsó:ni citizenship. This philosophy informs how the Hodinohsó:ni used their ancient and spiritual knowledge to construct a society based upon peace and universal justice.
Workshop Fee: $50.00
CE Artisan Series - Textile Arts: Men's Ribbon Shirt
This three-day workshop will focus on a ribbon shirt. Students in this introductory workshop will learn the basic skills needed to make their men's ribbon shirt.
Workshop Fee: $90.00
CE Artisan Series - Hodinohso:ni Raised Beadwork: Women's Strawberry Yoke
This 3-day workshop focuses on the basic skills and techniques in Raised Beadwork. Students will complete a women's raised beadwork yoke featuring a strawberry and floral design.
Workshop Fee: $85.00
CE Artisan Series - Textile Arts: Women's Ribbon Dress
Through this introductory sewing course, students will learn the basic construction of a ribbon dress.
Workshop Fee: $90.00
CE Artisan Series - Hodinohso:ni Raised Beadwork: Hummingbird Wall Hanging
This two-part beginner’s workshop focuses on the basic skills and techniques in raised beadwork. Students will complete a hummingbird wall hanging. All supplies provided but students may bring their own bead selection.
Workshop Fee: $75.00