Seven Generations Education Institute

Arts & Culture Makerspace Camp - Kenora Campus
2026-08-04 - 2026-08-07 | Kenora Campus Makerspace, 240 Veteran's Drive, Kenora, Ontario, P9N 3Y5, Canada
Painting, drumming and creating your own feature pieces.

Sports Makerspace Camp - Rainy Lake Campus
2026-08-04 - 2026-08-07 | Kenora Campus Makerspace, 240 Veteran's Drive, Kenora, Ontario, P9N 3Y5, Canada
Blend creativity with active play. Open to kids ages 10-15.

Ozhitoodaa Wiigwaasi-jiiman (Let’s Build a Birchbark Canoe)
2026-08-04 11:30 - 2026-08-09 16:00 (America/Winnipeg) | Rainy Lake Campus, 1452 Idylwild Drive, Fort Frances, Ontario, P9A 3M3, Canada
Experience the traditional art of birch bark canoe building through hands-on learning with experienced builders, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and Anishinaabemowin speakers.
Participants will help build a canoe from bark preparation to launch while learning traditional skills, cultural teachings, and language connected to the land and waterways.
The week’s activities will conclude with a paddling opportunity on Sunday.

Registration is not required, but please RSVP to have lunch provided for your day and have an additional entry in a canoe readiness prize!

To RSVP, email elliep@7generations.org

Full Schedule

Tuesday, August 4

11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Opening Ceremony at 11:30

Lay out and bend up bark; prepare roots/other materials

Wednesday, August 5

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Start sewing up bark, add gunnels, begin lashings; prepare roots/cedar

Thursday, August 6

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Finish lashings; sew up ends; prepare and place ribs

Friday, August 7

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Start cedar sheathing; scrafitto work; ribs/sheathing

Saturday, August 8

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Finish ribs; finishing touches/scrafitto, pitching

Sunday, August 9

11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Launch Ceremony at 11:45 followed by lunch

Opportunity for Canoeing

Crafting your Cover Letter
2026-08-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Rainy Lake Campus, 1452 Idylwild Drive, Fort Frances, Ontario, P9A 3M3, Canada
Learn how to write a compelling cover letter that complements your resume and captures an employer’s attention. This interactive workshop will guide participants through the key components of an effective cover letter, how to tailor it to specific job postings, and strategies to highlight their skills and experience with confidence. Participants will leave with a professional cover letter ready to customize for future job applications.

In-Person Employment Assistance
2026-08-06 13:30 - 15:30 | Kenora Campus (Manidoo Baawaatig), 240 Veterans Drive, Kenora, Ontario, P9A 3X7, Canada
Open office time: drop in to see Jeff Rasmussen in the Training Office. Find out how we can support your training and employment goals.
