CLASSES And
CAMPS
BLACKFOOT LANGUAGE CLASSES
Virtual 2.5 hour Blackfoot conversational and writing classes for adults (conversational and common phrases, i.e., numbers, names of animals, days of week, months, and so on)
Because of COVID restrictions, Ninastako worked with a language instructor, an elder and drummer/singer to create pre recorded sessions, along with legends and songs, which are aired on LASTAR (88.9FM) radio station, from 12:00PM - 1:00PM, Monday to Friday.
Because of its location at a high elevation, LASTAR (88.9FM) has the ability to broadcast to the Blood and Piikani Reserves and also to reach other surrounding communities: Cardston, Fort Macleod, Hill Spring, Glenwood and Magrath. The station has a loyal listening audience estimated at approximately 20,000.
SINGING, DaNCING & DRUMMING CLASSES
Blackfoot drumming, singing and dancing classes every Tuesday from 6:00PM- 8:30PM at the Sik-Ooh-Kotok Lethbridge Friendship Centre.
Ages 6 - 16 (Accompanied by an Adult)
SEWING CLASSES
Regalia sewing classes every Tuesday from 6:00PM- 8:30PM at the Sik-Ooh-Kotok Lethbridge Friendship Centre.
Material and sewing machines are provided.
CULTURAL CAMPS
Our Cultural Camps are for ages 12-16, in groups of 15, hosted in the summer, in conjunction with Sweetgrass Youth Alliance.
Participants learn about traditional plants for health, raising a tipi, significance of designs on tipis, pitching tents, making drums, hunting practices for moose, elk and deer. They will be participating in a traditional sweat, playing traditional Blackfoot games, translating their Blackfoot names, and a mini pow on the final day. They also receive instruction in Blackfoot Language, singing/drumming, and dancing.
An elder and supervisors will be involved throughout the week.
