Oct 2, 2026
LPFN Culture Week 2026 is happening October 5–9!
The schedule is now available. Please see below for the activities, workshops, meals, ceremonies and entertainment taking place throughout the week.
7:00–7:30 AM — Sunrise Ceremony with Jerry Polson (Jerry’s Camper)
10:00–10:30 AM — Opening & Welcome Speeches
10:30 AM–12:00 PM — Workshops
Shannon Chief — Pike & Dan Teachings
Grace Ratt — Moose Hide & Sand Baked Beans
Leslie Rodgers — Moccasin Workshop
Viana Maranda — Smoke Shack Workshop
12:00 PM — Lunch
1:00–4:00 PM — Workshops
Kenny O’Gushing — Birch Bark Teachings
Shannon St. Denis — Beading Workshop
Grace Ratt — Moose Hide & Sand Baked Beans (continue)
Leslie Rodgers — Moccasin Workshop (continue)
Viana Maranda — Smoke Shack Workshop (continue)
5:00 PM — Supper
6:00–7:00 PM — Shania P. Mathias — S’mores Night
9:00–9:30 AM — Tina Mapachee — Welcome & Opening Prayer
10:00 AM–12:00 PM — Workshops
Tina Mapachee — Beading Workshop
Shannon Chief — Land Base Teachings
Theresa Maranda — 15 Little Drum Making & Barrettes
Wayne McKenzie — Drum & Rattle Making
Grace Ratt — Moose Hide & Sand Baked Beans
Ashlee Chevrier — Strong Earth Associates
Leslie Rodgers — Moccasin Workshop
Viana Maranda — Smoke Shack Workshop
12:00 PM — Lunch
1:00–4:00 PM — Workshops
David Hart — Workshop (Suicide Prevention)
Kenny O’Gushing — Birch Bark
MINWASHIN — Anna Mapachee — Algonquin Class on the Land
Jamie Metallic — Gunstrap Workshop
Tina Mapachee — Traditional Regalia Teaching
Shannon McLaren — Hair tinsels
Theresa Maranda — 15 Little Drum Making & Barrettes (continue)
Wayne McKenzie — Drum & Rattle Making (continue)
Grace Ratt — Moose Hide & Sand Baked Beans (continue)
Ashlee Chevrier — Strong Earth Associates (continue)
Leslie Rodgers — Moccasin Workshop (continue)
Viana Maranda — Smoke Shack Workshop (continue)
2:00–4:00 PM — Shannon Chief — Sweat Lodge Ceremony Teachings
3:30–4:00 PM — Tina Mapachee — Sharing & Closing
5:00 PM — Supper
7:00 PM — Live Entertainment — David Hart & Local Winneway Gospel Band
10:00 AM–12:00 PM — Workshops
Wayne McKenzie — Blessing Sacred Items
Shannon Chief — Cedar Bath Ceremony
Leslie Rodgers — Moccasin Workshop
Grace Ratt — Moose Hide & Sand Baked Beans
Viana Maranda — Smoke Shack Workshop
12:00 PM — Lunch
1:00–4:00 PM — Workshops
Kenny O’Gushing — Birch Bark
MINWASHIN — Anna Mapachee — Algonquin Class on the Land
Jamie Metallic — Quill Workshop
Shannon St. Denis — Beading Workshop
Shannon Chief — Cedar Bath Ceremony (continue)
Leslie Rodgers — Moccasin Workshop (continue)
Grace Ratt — Moose Hide & Sand Baked Beans (continue)
Viana Maranda — Smoke Shack Workshop (continue)
5:00 PM — Supper
6:00–7:00 PM — Shania P. Mathias — S’mores Night
10:00 AM–12:00 PM — Workshops
Grace Ratt — Moose Hide & Sand Baked Beans
Peggie Jerome — Blanket Ceremony (en, fr, alg.)
Leslie Rodgers — Moccasin Workshop
Viana Maranda — Smoke Shack Workshop
12:00 PM — Lunch
1:00–4:00 PM — Workshops
Kenny O’Gushing — Birch Bark
MINWASHIN — Anna Mapachee — Algonquin Class on the Land
Shannon McLaren — Temporary Glitter Tattoos (Kids & Youth)
Shannon St. Denis — Beading Workshop
Grace Ratt — Moose Hide & Sand Baked Beans (continue)
Peggie Jerome — Blanket Ceremony (continue)
Leslie Rodgers — Moccasin Workshop (continue)
Viana Maranda — Smoke Shack Workshop (continue)
5:00 PM — Supper
7:00 PM — Live Entertainment — Local Winneway Gospel Band
10:00 AM — Shannon St. Denis — Beading Workshop
12:00 PM — Community Clean
2:00 PM — Community Feast
Sunday–Thursday | 6:30–9:00 PM
🎬 Waseya & Hailey — Movie Night
Weather permitting.
Daily Activities for All Ages | 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Sabrina & Sheila — Arts & Crafts
Jessica & Berlinda — Mini Drum Making (until supplies last)
Daily Activities for Elders
Storytelling with Elders — Naomi Miranda
Language Teaching with CFWR — Yvette Kudjick & Elvis Chief
🚌 Weekly Bus Departure Time: 9:00 AM–7:00 PM
For everyone’s safety and well-being, please help keep the Culture Site clean at all times.
🚫 Zero Tolerance of Drugs & Alcohol
