Children and parents will work together to explore their creative side using paint and collage materials. Samira will guide each session and introduce families to a variety of paint and collage materials. The focus will be on imagination and creative expression. For families with children 0-6 years old.
Details:
If you have any questions about this group, please email family.nav@westcoastfamily.org
Come join us for a cultural teaching & crafting event for caregivers led by Elder Maria Reed. For families with children aged 0-6 years old.
Details:
If you have any questions about this group, please email family.nav@westcoastfamily.org
Our craft Circles are open to everyone to attend. Space is limited to 25 people per Circle. Children need an adult to help with crafting.
Please register for each Circle separately.
In this session: Mini Button Blankets – Crafting Mini West Coast Button Blankets wall hangings to learn about Indigenous formline and animal meanings.
[Note: This is a two-session circle, we please request you attend both days to complete your craft]
Details:
- Registration required.
- Wednesday & Thursday. August 5 & 6, 2026
- 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- WFC’s The Link
To register for this group, please email Jonathon Nolie at jonathon.nolie@westcoastfamily.org or Aaron Rivard at aaron.rivard@westcoastfamily.org
Our craft Circles are open to everyone to attend. Space is limited to 25 people per Circle. Children need an adult to help with crafting.
Please register for each Circle separately.
In this session: Shakers – Crafting Shakers from deer rawhide.
[Note: This is a two-session circle, we please request you attend both days to complete your craft]
Details:
- Registration required.
- Wednesday & Thursday, July 22 & 23, 2026
- 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- WFC’s The Link
To register for this group, please email Jonathon Nolie at jonathon.nolie@westcoastfamily.org or Aaron Rivard at aaron.rivard@westcoastfamily.org
Our craft Circles are open to everyone to attend. Space is limited to 25 people per Circle. Children need an adult to help with crafting.
Please register for each Circle separately.
In this session: Dream Catcher Decorations – Crafting Dreamcatcher decorations and learning about where they come from.
Details:
- Registration required.
- Wednesday, July 15, 2026
- 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- WFC’s The Link
To register for this group, please email Jonathon Nolie at jonathon.nolie@westcoastfamily.org or Aaron Rivard at aaron.rivard@westcoastfamily.org
Our craft Circles are open to everyone to attend. Space is limited to 25 people per Circle. Children need an adult to help with crafting.
Please register for each Circle separately.
In this session: Medicine Bags – Crafting Medicine Bags from deerhide leather and learning about Indigenous medicines.
Details:
- Registration required.
- Wednesday, July 8, 2026
- 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- WFC’s The Link
To register for this group, please email Jonathon Nolie at jonathon.nolie@westcoastfamily.org or Aaron Rivard at aaron.rivard@westcoastfamily.org
Join us for a picnic and art in the park with Elder Maria Reed where we come together, connect, and learn. For families with children aged 0-6. Bring a picnic blanket and your picnic lunch.
Details:
- DROP-IN, no registration required.
- Thursday, July 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- At Sun Valley Park (3700 Hamilton St, Port Coquitlam)
If you have any questions about this group, please email family.nav@westcoastfamily.org
Come join us for monthly Family Crafting events led by Elder Maria Reed with Indigenous Teachings. For parents with children 0-6 years old.
Details:
If you have any questions about this group, please email shawna.comey@westcoastfamily.org.
Bring the family for some Friday Crafting Fun! For families with children 0-6, older siblings welcome. In partnership with Metro Vancouver.
Details:
If you have any questions about this group, please email brandie.cristales@westcoastfamily.org
Join us for a free care-giver crafting make & take session led by Elder Maria Reed! Children aged 0-6 years old. Limited childminding provided while you craft.
Details:
If you have any questions about this group, please email shawna.comey@westcoastfamily.org.
