Woodworking Workshop

Building Skills, Stewardship and Community

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Cook's Ferry Indian Band Health & Wellness Department invites community members to participate in the Woodworking Workshop, part of the Elder-Led Nlaka'pamux Arts & Cultural Learning Program funded through the First Peoples' Cultural Council Arts Strengthening Program.
 

This hands-on workshop provides an opportunity to build practical woodworking skills while creating a birdhouse to take home. Participants will work together in a supportive environment while exploring traditional values of respect, responsibility, and caring for the environment.

October 20 and 21, 2026
3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Shawnikan Elder’s Hall (Blue Hall)

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Participants Will

• Use tools and learn woodworking techniques

• Plan, measure, and assemble a birdhouse

• Explore traditional values of respect and responsibility

• Practice stewardship and caring for the environment​

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Participants Should Bring

• Comfortable clothing

• Closed-toe footwear​

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Expected Outcomes

Participants will leave with:

• A completed birdhouse

• Increased confidence using tools

• Practical woodworking skills

• A stronger appreciation for stewardship and caring for the natural world

• A meaningful project created through shared learning and community connection

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​Space is Limited

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​Registration is required.​​​​

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For more information or assistance with registration, please contact:

Judy Service at jpdraney85@gmail.com  or 778-253-0277.​