Volunteer - Tipi Harvest for Calgary Healing Tipi(s)

Update: Monday, July 5th, 2021

 

CALLOUT for VOLUNTEERS & DONATIONS

1st Tipi has been harvested, raised and gifted to Bear Clan Patrol Calgary, which now stands near Fort Calgary.

(Thanks to AIM, Crazy Indians Brotherhood "Alberta" <39> "Support", Sobercrew & multiple non-native volunteers from the city and surrounding area for all the help and donations.)

 

The 2nd Tipi will be going to Making Treaty 7 Cultural Society with our next harvest dates being:

  • Wednesday, July 7 - Mountain Harvest & Peg Cutting

  • Thursday, July 8 - Mountain Harvest & Peg Cutting

  • Friday, July 9 - Mountain Harvest & Sanding

  • Saturday, July 10 - Sanding, & BBQ

  • Sunday, July 11 - Sanding, transport poles to Calgary

Details ie; time(s) location(s), will be emailed to those who sign up

 

  • VOLUNTEERS MUST BE ABLE TO TRAVEL or have a ride available as the harvest location is 2hrs south of Calgary.

  • PLEASE BRING: water, work gloves, appropriate outdoor footwear/clothing, snacks/lunches, folding chairs, bug spray, sun-screen.

  • If volunteers have their own hatchets and knives please bring them.

 

OPPORTUNITY TO CAMP (priority given to vaccinated individuals/groups)

  • For those willing and able, volunteers are welcome to camp with us on the 8, 9 & 10.

 

To sign up please contact either:

 

Donations towards the purchase of the tipi Canvas can be made at: https://www.calgarycommongood.org/tipi_harvest

 

 

Update - Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021


~~Callout for Volunteers~~
Tipi Harvesting for Calgary Tipi(s) to Honor/Healing of the First Nations children & Residential school Survivors.

Fri. June 25: PEGS & BUTTONS HARVEST

5:00pm volunteers meet in Fort MacLeod at the Subway parking lot near Petro Canada Gas station. Group will travel to Smith residence, set up camp & begin harvesting pegs/buttons.
(Those wishing to camp please contact Garret C Smith directly)

Sat. June 26: FULL HARVEST DAY

8:30am volunteers meet in Pincher Creek at the Tim Hortons parking lot near Co-op Food Store. Group will travel to harvest site @Castle Falls.
2:00pm reconvene at the Tim Horton's parking lot. Meet additional volunteers then haul the poles to Smith residence for peeling/sanding.
6:00pm day ends. (Invite to camp, contact Garret C Smith directly)

Sun. Jun 27: FULL HARVEST DAY

8:30am volunteers meet in Pincher Creek at the Tim Hortons parking lot near Co-op Food Store. Group will travel to harvest site @Castle Falls.
2:00pm reconvene at the Tim Horton's parking lot. Meet additional volunteers then haul the poles to Smith residence for peeling/sanding.
5:00pm day ends.

Volunteers must have their own vehicle or have arranged own rides.

****vaccinated persons will be given priority***

This is a great opportunity for Calgarians and southern Albertans to learn the full the process of harvesting a traditional tipi while giving back to First Nations in the city.

ALL AGES & families are encouraged to sign up. This is a safe, fun, informative and bonding experience for everyone involved.

CAPACITY is LIMITED for each day.

If you can’t volunteer and are looking for another way to support, please consider donating here for tipi canvases and liners or sharing it with your loved ones and social media!

https://www.calgarycommongood.org/tipi_harvest

To sign up and for more information please contact: