According to some of the Ojibwe Nation, the dreamcatcher is a gift from Grandma Spider. It filters out the bad dreams and allows only good thoughts to enter into our minds when we are asleep. A small hoop in the center of the dreamcatcher is where the good dreams come through. With the first rays of sunlight, the bad dreams perish.

The dreamcatcher is a widely recognized symbol of Native American spirituality, and each nation has their own variation and origin. What will your dreamcatcher reflect for your dreams?

This workshop will be facilitated by Kristen Spangler and Chanel Wissner. Chanel is a proud descendant of the Lumbee and Tuscarora nations of North Carolina. She is passionate about the preservation of Native American culture and sharing the rich history of her people through demonstrations, workshops, and regalia creation classes as a member of the Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center (COTRAIC).

Note: The workshop is structured with the utmost respect for Native American traditions and is intended to provide an educational and engaging experience that honors the cultural heritage of Native communities.

This workshop will be led by Chanel Wissner and Kristen Spangler.

All materials provided.

This workshop is a collaboration between the Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center and the University of Pittsburgh's Indigenous Community Engagement Initiative and the Center for Creativity.