# Event Details - **Event Name**: Rattle Making Workshop - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event Description**: Cree8 will be hosting a Two Day Rattle Making Workshop – April 11 & 12, 2026 History of Rattles Rattles have been used in ceremony, performance and personally by Indigenous people across Turtle Island. The sound of the rattle reminds us of the healing power of rain, chaos of the Storm, the nurturing and life giving Nature of Water, and the power contained in each and every one of us. Traditionally, rattles would be filled with rocks, precious stones, shells, seeds and sometimes teeth or small bones to create the sound within. Rattles were often used to pray for and honour the Rains for the sound and connection between Earth and Sky. In gentle or healing ceremony, elders and medicine people would sometimes opt for the Rattle in place of the drum for gentle healing for Women and Children. Women, in some traditions, would carry the Rattle in place of the Drum on their Moon Time or if their teachings passed the Drum onto the men. Location: Cree8 Calgary 220 Hawkwood Boulevard NW Calgary, AB Details: We will begin each day with a traditional welcome, smudge and blessing of all materials, tools and the Rattles. Chantal will be your guide, instructing how to create your Rattle step by step. Chantal will share the history and stories of the rattle and the teachings of the Medicine Wheel. We will learn Traditional Water and Healing songs to accompany and use our rattles for healing in a good way. Day One Saturday, April 11, 2026 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm Sewing the Rattles, Filling with sand, allowing to dry overnight. ---- Day Two Sunday, April 12, 2026 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm Carving Sticks, Attach Rattle Heads, Decorating & Completing Rattles. Smudge and Bless Rattles. Share songs and stories. Materials: Rawhide – Deer, Elk, Moose, or Buffalo for the Rattle Heads Sinew – For Stitching Sand – For filling and shaping Rattles. Sticks – Different sizes and types of wood to choose from. Stones & Sea Shells – Internal Sound & Percussion Paint & Sealer for Finishing You are welcome to bring your own sticks, stones, seeds, ribbons, leather or additional items of significance to personalize and decorate your rattle. Payment: We humbly request $50/Person for instruction and materials. Children are $30 with a registered adult. *Now accepting 20% Calgary Dollars ($10 Calgary Dollars + $40 Federal Dollars) Please pre-register Online Below - or - By Email Transfer: Chantal@Cree8.ca - or - We also accept cheque or money order, mail or drop off to: Chantal Chagnon 220 Hawkwood Blvd NW Calgary, Alberta T3G 3E8 If you would like to make payment arrangements, or need sponsorship to attend – or – 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. For additional information or to register, please contact; Chantal Chagnon Chantal@Cree8.ca 403–404–7664 *We will have coffee, tea, water, juice, and snacks. Let us know if you have any allergies or dietary restrictions. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/calgary/rattle-making-workshop/200029888548953 - **Event Categories**: workshops, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 10 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://www.cree8.ca/rattle_making_april2026?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=calgary-events ## Event venue details - **city**: Calgary - **state**: AB - **country**: Canada - **location**: Cree8 Calgary - **lat**: 51.128452235378 - **long**: -114.1677 - **full address**: Cree8 Calgary, 220 Hawkwood Blvd NW, Calgary, AB T3G 3E8, Canada ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 2 - **organizer**: Cree8 Calgary (https://allevents.in/org/cree8-calgary/2355383) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/6e2e1e365312d61e24ff428599f003a0318382e24fc635778741fffb1b952929-rimg-w634-h368-dcc6bbac-gmir?v=1775179791 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/285642f46aa7d66f3619cc2c963f6360ad34b0b88bdabb1f76119ade2064593f-rimg-w300-h300-dcc5bcac-gmir?v=1775179792 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-06:00) - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Cree8 Calgary, 220 Hawkwood Blvd NW, Calgary, AB T3G 3E8, Canada - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Cree8 Calgary - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** workshops, nonprofit - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Rattle Making Workshop ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Rattle Making Workshop", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/6e2e1e365312d61e24ff428599f003a0318382e24fc635778741fffb1b952929-rimg-w634-h368-dcc6bbac-gmir?v=1775179791", "startDate": "2026-04-11T14:00:00-06:00", "endDate": "2026-04-12T18:00:00-06:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/calgary/rattle-making-workshop/200029888548953", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Cree8 Calgary", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "220 Hawkwood Blvd NW, Calgary, AB T3G 3E8, Canada", "addressLocality": "Calgary", "addressRegion": "AB", "addressCountry": "CA" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "51.128452235378", "longitude": "-114.1677" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Cree8 will be hosting a Two Day Rattle Making Workshop – April 11 & 12, 2026\nHistory of Rattles\nRattles have been used in ceremony, performance and personally by Indigenous people across Turtle Island. 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