Niverville residents can learn about traditional Indigenous medicines and sacred animals at a workshop hosted by Niverville Recreation on August 6, 2026. The two-hour session runs from 6 to 8 PM at the South End Library, located in the Centennial Arena at 1 Arena Road.
Knowledge Keeper Carl Maytwayashing will lead the Traditional Medicine Stories workshop, sharing teachings about the four traditional medicines—tobacco, sage, cedar, and sweetgrass—and the seven sacred animals in Indigenous traditions. Maytwayashing is a Youth Staff at the Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre in Winnipeg, an Indigenous-led community organization that has worked with Indigenous families since 1984.
The $5 workshop is the second event in the Connecting Cultures series, which is funded by Healthy Together Now. This community-led program is coordinated regionally—in the Interlake-Eastern area by the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority—and supported by the Manitoba government to help prevent chronic diseases through community-led initiatives.
Participants will explore the cultural and spiritual significance of the four sacred medicines, which are commonly used in Indigenous ceremonies for their healing properties. Registration is available online through Niverville Recreation’s booking system or by calling 204-388-4600 ext 3.
