Beaded Poppy Pin – Crafternoon Series

Date/Time
Date(s) - 07/11/2026
12:30 pm - 3:30 pm

!!This Crafternoon is now SOLD OUT!! 

Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets for this Crafternoon – we appreciate your support and are looking forward to seeing you all! If you weren’t able to book a spot in this one, consider joining one of the other Crafternoons Joy is leading! Please scroll to the bottom of this page to see the other Métis Crafternoons coming up in 2026 and 2027!

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Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026

Time:  12:30pm – 3:30pm (3 hours)

Tickets: $50/person, ages 15+, Everyone Welcome!

Join Métis Knowledge Keeper / Elder Joy Bremner for a Métis cultural workshop at Nanaimo Museum! On Saturday, November 7 from 12:30-3:30pm, Joy will lead participants in creating their own beaded Poppy pin.

Participants will learn basic basic beading skills needed for this project. Participants can expect to complete their pin by the end of the workshop or leave with the skills and materials to finish their project at home.

These beaded poppies are a way of paying tribute to Indigenous veterans in an act of recognition, remembrance, gratitude, and respect of all veterans. Indigenous Veterans’ Day is observed on November 8th each year across Canada.

All materials will be provided. No experience necessary. This workshop is open to everyone; it is not restricted to participants of Métis heritage.

Ages: 15+

Tickets: $50 per person, and pre-registration is required. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable to other dates or programs. A minimum of 10 guests is required for this program to proceed.

Joy Bremner, Métis Knowledge Keeper / Elder

Joy was born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, both of her parents Métis. The Métis Culture has been with her throughout her life, as well as many First Nations friends while living across Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, the Yukon and then settling on Vancouver Island.

Mentored by numerous Métis Old Ones (Elders) within many communities, Joy has shared her Métis cultural knowledge at Gatherings, workshops, and educational institutes with Métis youth and the general public. Joy practices a wide range of activities, including beading, porcupine quill work, moose hair tufting, leather-work, traditional foods, medicines, weaving, and the list goes on.

IMPORTANT PAYMENT INFORMATION:

Although online payment is made through PayPal, a PayPal account is not required, only a credit card or debit card. Please note that there will be no physical ticket issued. Your spot in this program is confirmed once you have the PayPal transaction confirmation. Registration can also be made over the phone or in person.

Can’t make this date work for your schedule? Try another in the Crafternoon Series:

• Beaded Ornament – Dec 5, 2026
• HBC Blanket Mittens – Jan 23, 2027
• Finger Weaving – Feb 20, 2027
• Medicine Pouch – Apr 3, 2027

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