Woodland DreamCatchers/Warriors Program

07/02/2026

🍁 What an incredible Canada Day! 🍁

​A huge thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday outside the School for our celebrations!

​Congratulations to all of our tournament and contest winners 🏆 👏🏽

​A massive shoutout to the Woodland Cree Health Centre, MOMS CFS, who made this jam-packed day possible. We couldn't have done it without you!

06/28/2026

🤎 Keeping the Old Ways Alive 🤎

​And just like that, our 4-Day Traditional Moose Hide Tanning Workshop with Tina has come to a close! Today was an emotional, beautiful, and hard-working final day as we finished up with soaking, drying, scraping and smoking our hide.

​Over the last four days at Marten Lake, we didn't just learn a skill we connected with tradition, community, and the land. From the heavy labor of framing, fleshing, graining, and scraping to the physical and repetitive work of wringing and softening, every participant poured their absolute heart into this process.

​A massive, heartfelt thank you to our incredible Knowledge Keeper, Tina Laboucan, for guiding us with patience, wisdom, and deep traditional knowledge every single step of the way. And thank you to the dedicated participants who joined us for this immersive journey—you all worked so hard, and seeing everyone leave with their own piece of smoked hide is incredibly rewarding.

​Our hands are tired, our hearts are completely full, and the old ways are very much alive. ✨

Thanks again MOMS CFS and Dreamcatcher Achievement Program for sponsoring this beautiful course.

06/26/2026

Here is a look at what we've been up to today:

🌲 Gathering from the Land: We headed into the bush to gather fresh spruce boughs to smoke the hide until it reached that beautiful tan color.

🧠 The Braining Stage: Next, we added the traditional brain mixture, letting the hide soak completely overnight to soften up.

🪓 Preparing for Tomorrow: While it was soaking, we went out to find the perfect dead wood for the next stage of smoking.

​What’s next?
Tomorrow is Day 4—our final day! We will be scraping, wringing, and doing the final smoke pocket before celebrating with our closing feast. 🍲❤️

06/25/2026

🪓 Day 2: Keeping the Old Ways Alive! 🪓

​We are officially ending Day 2 of our Traditional Moose Hide Tanning Workshop out here at Marten Lake, Alberta!

After setting a strong foundation yesterday with framing and fleshing, today our participants dove headfirst into the Traditional Graining & Scraping.

​Todays the "heavy labor phase"—but the incredible energy, laughter, and shared dedication completely outshine the hard work. Seeing everyone connect with the land and these powerful traditions under the guidance of Knowledge Keeper Tina is truly beautiful.
​The muscles might be sore tonight, but the spirit is strong! 💪🏽✨

Stay tuned for tomorrow's update. 🥰🫶🏾

06/24/2026

🪶 Day 1 is officially underway!

​Today we kicked off the Traditional Moose Hide Tanning Workshop out here in Marten Lake! We are so honored to be learning from Knowledge Keeper Tina Laboucan and keeping the old ways alive.

​Day 1 is all about the hard work of Fleshing. The energy is amazing, the hands are busy, and we are ready for an incredible 4-day journey together.

​Huge shoutout to MOMS CFS and the Dreamcatcher Achievement Program for sponsoring spots to make this immersive knowledge-sharing experience possible.

Stay tuned for updates as we move into graining and scraping tomorrow!

06/18/2026

Canada Day Celebration! 🇨🇦

Where:Cadotte Lake School (Outside)
When: July 1st Starting at 4:00 PM
📢 Bring your own lawn chair!

🏆 Tournaments & Games
4:15 PM – Best Dressed Contest (Show your Canada Day spirit!)
5:00 PM – Ball Hockey (Ages 9–12 & 13–17)
Registration: 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
5:00 PM – Volleyball (Ages 13+)
Registration: 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
7:00 PM – Co****le / Bean Bag Toss (Blind Draw / Pick out of hat)
Categories: Ages 13–17 | 18+ | 60+
Registration: 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM
9:00 PM – Closest to the Pin (Youth, Adults, and Elders

🎈 Food & Family Fun
4:30 PM – 8:30 PM– Kids Zone open!
6:00 PM – Supper is served 🍔
10:00 PM – Movie under the stars 🍿

Woodland Cree Health Centre MOMS CFS EVENTS AND UPDATES

06/15/2026

✨ EXCITING NEWS! SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE! ✨

​The Dreamcatcher Achievement Program is generously sponsoring 5 dedicated participants to attend the upcoming Traditional Moose Hide Tanning Workshop! 🪶✨

​This is an incredible, immersive, hands-on opportunity to learn sacred cultural practices from Knowledge Keeper Tina Laboucan in Marten Lake, Alberta.

​🗓️ Dates: June 24, 25, 26, & 27, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM Daily Start
📍 Location: Marten Lake, Alberta

​⚠️ CRITICAL REQUIREMENT: ⚠️
Because this is an intensive, step-by-step cultural immersion, sponsored participants MUST be fully committed to attending ALL 4 DAYS of the workshop. Each day builds upon the last!

​🎨 What’s Included in the Workshop ($500 value covered by sponsorship):
🛠️ All raw materials & framing supplies
🪓 Hands-on instruction with authentic tools
🍲 Daily homemade lunches
🪵 Your own piece of smoked hide to take home with you!

​📋 4-Day Schedule Overview:
• Day 1: Framing & Fleshing 🪵
• Day 2: Traditional Graining & Scraping (The heavy labor phase!) 💪
• Day 3: Braining Solution & Softening (Wringing and pulling) 👐
• Day 4: Smoke Pocket, Smoking & Closing Feast 🪵🔥🍲

​If you are ready to dedicate yourself to keeping the old ways alive and honoring this knowledge-sharing experience, please comment your name.

Space is extremely limited.

06/15/2026

📝 Need a Resume? We’ve got you covered! 📝

​Whether you're building your very first resume or updating an old one, the Woodland Cree #474 Dream Catchers Achievement Program is here to help! 🌟

​🗓️ When: Monday, June 22nd, 2026
⏰ Time: Drop in anytime between 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
📍 Where: DWAP Building

​🎒 What to bring with you:
To help us build the perfect resume, please bring along your:
✅ Contact information
✅ A professional summary
✅ Work history
✅ List of skills
✅ Education or training details

​See you there! Let's get those resumes ready to shine! ✨💼

06/04/2026

✨ Workshop Wrap-Up: Empowered, Connected, & Strong! ✨

What an incredible time we had at our Girls’ Self-Care & Personal Boundaries Workshop! 💖

We spent the session diving into what it truly means to take care of ourselves—mind, body, and spirit—and learning how to protect our peace by setting healthy, confident boundaries. Seeing everyone open up, share their stories, and support one another was absolutely inspiring.

🌟 Key Takeaways From Our Session:
*Self-Care is Essential, Not Selfish: Taking time for yourself is how you refuel so you can show up fully for life.
"No" is a Complete Sentence: Learning to set boundaries isn't about pushing people away; it’s about deciding what keeps you feeling safe, respected, and valued.
Your Voice Matters: You have the right to speak your truth, protect your energy, and choose who gets a front-row seat in your life.

A massive THANK YOU to all the amazing girls who showed up with such open hearts and minds.

Remember, girls: Self-care isn't just a one-time activity—it’s a daily practice. Keep choosing yourselves, keep practicing those healthy boundaries, and never forget how powerful you are! 💪✨

06/03/2026

🌸 Workshop Tonight! Here is our Attendee List 🌸

​We are so excited to see everyone at 6:00 PM tonight at the DWAP Building for the Self-Care/Personal Boundaries Workshop with Wildflower Wellness Co.!

​Here are the first 15 who secured a spot and a self-care kit:

1 Kesley
2 VernaLee
3 Maliyah
4 Taizlynn
5 Rylan
6 Lyrik
7 Tanya
8 Ava
9 McKenna
10 Jean
11 Kali
12 Darlene
13 Ashlynn
14 Talaya
15 Savaya

Please confirm your child(ren) as we do have a wait list. If no confirmation by 4pm we will move down the list.

​⚠️ Important Reminder: If you haven't filled out a consent form yet, please arrive a few minutes early so we can get that sorted before we start. See you soon!

📅 Mark Your Calendars! 📅

🌸 Woodland Cree Dreamcatchers Achievement Program presents a very special event:

The Self-Care/Personal Boundaries Workshop!🌸

Join us for an evening of learning and growth with Wildflower Wellness Co.

✨ Workshop Details:
🗓️ Date: June 3rd, 2026
🕕 Time: 6 p.m.
📍 Location: DWAP Building
👥 Girls Ages: 8-17
🎒 Plus! This workshop includes awesome Selfcare kits! 🎒

First 15 to sign up!
Consent forms needed for participation.

Open to Community Members and Bandmembers.

Let's make self-care a priority!