Wase Saba Workshops

I have many years of experience as a facilitator of a wide range of sessions. Select an option below to learn more about what services I offer!

Specialty Workshops

1. Sacred Speech

ReconciliAction Based

Revisiting major colonization and historical events that have adversely impacted First Peoples, intro to spoken word, 7 Sacred Teachings explanation & writing their own spoken word/land acknowledgement based on what they’ve learned

Length: 40-45min

Equipment needed: Writing tools & paper/notebooks

 

2. Powwow 101 Teachings & Ethics

Movement/Cultural Entertainment

What is Powwow, connection to the drum, its importance to Indigenous People, stories of creation of each style, rights to practise, allyship vs ownership, regalia care and how to practice the dances with respect and integrity. The session will include learning the basic intertribal step, demonstrations from me and a group round dance

Length: 30min-1 hour

Equipment needed: Comfortable shoes & clothing, a bit of space to move

 

3. Traditional Music

Sound/Music

Exploring the wood flute, rattle & hand drum through stories of origin and creation with traditional materials. Includes a shake/drum along and group round dance activity!

Length: 45min-1 hour

Equipment needed: Shakers

I facilitate indigenous cultural sessions for groups of all ages and sizes. This involves sharing my Sioux, Cree, and German cultural learnings with groups, and taking pride in being able to help people open their minds to new experiences, ideas, and world views. Want to learn more? Then contact me and we can figure out an excellent indigenous cultural lesson for you and your group.

  • Cultural Crafts: Basic beading, medicine bags, safety pin head dresses, MMIW awareness red para-cord bracelets, dreamcatchers
  • Traditional Indigenous Games: Crafting, stories and game play
  • Traditional Crafting: Medicine bags, dreamcatchers, Metis sash bracelets & dot art
  • Beading: Beginner Level
  • Smudge Ceremony: what it is, the importance, what medicine to use, how to conduct the ceremony & after ceremony practice 
  • Presenting Protocol: What, where & how to present it 
  • Sharing Circles: Equal voice for all, inclusivity, talking tool & teaching 
  • Physical Ice Breaker Activities: Chief, Dogsled, Tipi (mingling), 4 Directions, Human Knot, Move Your Feet

Testimonials

I have known Sissy for five years and with every interaction I walk away with something learnt. She knows how to use different learning techniques to teach about her culture through dancing, speech, and stories. If ever I get a chance to interact with Sissy through work, I take it.

Supervisor & Contractor, City of Edmonton

Sissy is a talented creator. Whether it be dancing, writing, of space holding, they keep your attention and always sheds a new light on ideas previously held. It is rare to find a teacher who is so relatable and full of humility and authenticity.

Performance & Entertainment Producer

Sissy is able to relate with youth and be on their level. She is personable and kind in her teaching which allows her to be accessible to all. Sissy can lead a variety of ages and abilities with confidence. The community is lucky to have her.

High School Teacher, Edmonton Public Schools

Sissy works well with children and in a group, sharing our traditional knowledge of pow wow and the crafts of our culture.

Parent of Grade 1 Student

Sissy conducted two day long seminars for civil servants about the Indigenous culture of present day FNMI people and more specifically about their two-spirit population. Sissy has been teaching the dances enjoyed at pow wows and she gave excellent presentations at these seminars.

Community Elder

Sissy is a very positive and uplifting person that has an aura about her that just attracts people. A wonderful, kind and caring personality.

Parent of Tiny Tots Powwow dancer