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(Space is limited.)
Join us for a special two-day Indigenous beading workshop as part of the Walmer Legacy Space programming. Led by Indigenous artist and community developer Lindsey Lickers, this workshop will introduce participants to the traditional teachings of the 13 Moons while learning the art of beadwork.
Beading as an Indigenous Cultural Practice
Beading circles hold deep cultural and social significance in Indigenous communities. They provide a space where both Indigenous and non-Indigenous participants can come together, build community, and share knowledge through the practice of beadwork. Beading is a social gathering where people exchange personal stories and form bonds while engaging in this traditional art form.
About the 13 Moons
The 13 Moons represent the traditional Indigenous lunar calendar, which follows natural cycles rather than the Gregorian system. Each moon marks a period of transition, guiding seasonal changes, plant growth, and cultural traditions. In Indigenous teachings, the moon is not just a timekeeper but a sacred force tied to life’s cyclical nature, reflecting themes of birth, growth, and renewal.
This theme is woven into the design of the Walmer Legacy Space, where thirteen moon crescents are integrated into the site’s seating and planter boxes, linking the space to the mural’s depictions of the sun and moon and their significance in Indigenous harvesting traditions.
About Lindsey
Lindsey is a mixed Onkwehon:we (Kanien’kéha) and Anishinaabe (Ojibwe-Mississauga) artist from Six Nations of the Grand River, with familial ties to the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. She specializes in painting, beading, Indigenous arts facilitation, governance, policy, community development, and land-based healing. Her traditional names, ‘Maskiki Nibi’ (Medicine Water) and ‘Shakoterenonnó:ni Tsi Entewá:ronhkwe’ (She Brings the People Together in the Spring), reflect her deep commitment to cultural knowledge-sharing and community connection.
Workshop Details
The workshop will take place over two days (Register here.):
- Day 1: April 13th, 1pm-5pm – We will begin with a teaching circle, where Lindsey will share the cultural significance of the 13 Moons. This will be followed by a beading demonstration before participants begin creating their own beaded pins.
- Day 2: April 22nd, 6pm-8pm – A session focused on completing the beadwork, with opportunities for participants to receive additional support.
This workshop is open to everyone, regardless of experience. It is part of TAS’s ongoing commitment to using our spaces to support Indigenous learning and cultural sharing.