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Traditional Métis Moss Bag

Part of traditional child rearing for Métis were moss bags. Moss bags kept babies snugly wrapped, safe, secure and love.

Traditional Métis Moss Bag

Spring experience

  • 2 days
  • 60.00 - 75.00
  • Groups of up to 15

Spend the weekend with Métis Traditional Teacher and Knowledge Holder being introduced to the history and teachings of moss bags.  Spend time designing and creating your own unique moss bag for your family or to gift a new little one.

Length of Program: 2 full days

Designed for adults and youth ages 16 and up.

Limited to 15 participants to ensure a small-group and hands-on learning experience.

What's included

  • All Supplies are included: fabric, lining, ribbons, leather, lacing, threads
  • Coffee & Tea

Special Considerations:

Each participant needs to bring their own sewing machine or they will have to sew the moss bag by hand.

Pricing:

Adult: : $75

Youth/Senior/Métis: $60

Date and Time:

March 13 and 14, 2027

Day 1: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Day 2: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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What you will experience

Discover past
and present

Deepen your understanding of Métis heritage through stories from our experienced guides and traditional knowledge-keepers.

Find your
connection

Connect to the Métis way of life through the sharing of practices, traditions, and foods central to Métis culture.

Learn by
living

Participate in unique activities designed to bring you closer to Métis past, present and future.

Feed your
understanding

Experience the healing potential of this powerful place, through a new appreciation for our land, wildlife and shared history. 

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