History of the Dreamcatcher
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Dreamcatchers are a Traditional Indigenous art form found predominantly in Lakota, Ojibwa/Anishinaabe, Navajo and Cree culture. The weaving catches the bad dreams and nightmares entangling them within the web. The good dreams flow through the web and slide down to the feathers to the dreamer. In the Morning, the bad dreams and nightmares entangled in the web evaporate in the sunlight, just as drops of dew on a spider’s web. The feathers take the hopes and dreams on the wings of the bird’s spirits to the Creator.
We will begin with a traditional welcome and smudge. Chantal will be your guide, instructing how to create your Dreamcatcher step by step. Chantal will share the story of the Dreamcatcher and the deeper meaning behind the legend, each aspect and the teachings they hold. We will bless our Dreamcatchers upon completion with the smudge.
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Details:
Sunday, February 1, 2026
1:30 pm - 6:30pm
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Materials:
Suede Lacing – Multiple Colours
Metal Hoops –4’, 5’, 6’, 7’, or 8’ Rings
Feathers – Assorted Colours, Sizes and Styles
Beads – Glass, Bugle, Fancy and Pony Beads
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Location:
Cree8 Calgary
220 Hawkwood Boulevard NW
Calgary, AB
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Payment:
We humbly request $40/Person or $25/Children with an accompanying adult
This includes all instruction and materials.
Please register online at www.Cree8.ca
By Email Transfer:
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We also accept cheque or money order, mail or drop off to:
Chantal Chagnon
220 Hawkwood Blvd NW
Calgary, Alberta
T3G 3E8
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If you would like to make payment arrangements, need partial subsidy, or full sponsorship to attend
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If you would like to donate in full or part to give someone the opportunity to attend, your generous gift would be very much appreciated.
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For additional information or to register, please contact:
Chantal Chagnon – 403–404–7664 –
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*We will have coffee, tea, water, juice, and snacks. Let us know if you have any allergies or dietary restrictions.
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