Weaving Tradition: Menominee Basketry and the Legacy of Ash

Join us for an immersive workshop on traditional Menominee basket weaving led by Sherri LaChapelle-Corn (Pitapanukiw), where you’ll learn time-honored techniques passed down through generations. This hands-on experience delves into the cultural significance of basketry, highlighting its role in preserving Menominee heritage. Additionally, gain insight into the ecological challenges posed by the emerald ash borer insect, which threatens the very materials essential to this craft. Discover the importance of sustaining these practices and the efforts to protect and rejuvenate the resources vital to Menominee culture.

Before and after the workshop, stop by the interactive gallery at the Discovery Building featuring intricate woven works of art created by workshop host Sherri LaChapelle-Corn (Pitapanukiw).

REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
Capacity is limited so please contact event host to notify of any registration cancellations.

Workshop held in the Discovery Building, Room 1145.