Day
Sunday
Time 1
11 am - 12 pm
Time 2
2 pm - 3 pm
Place
MIWSFPA #2
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Amanda Pont-Shanks

Amanda Pont-Shanks will be hosting a sash weaving workshop that will showcase different styles of sashes and teachings. A great event for children and adults to learn about the history and culture of the Metis Sash.

Amanda Pont-Shanks

Amanda Pont-Shanks

Amanda Pont-Shanks is a citizen of the Métis Nation of Ontario, tracing her homeland to the historic Red River settlement. Amanda is a Métis Family Wellbeing coordinator for the Métis Nation of Ontario, servicing the Niagara Region and held a seat as chairperson on the Niagara Region Métis Council for three years and as a councillor for four years before becoming MNO staff. Amanda has diplomas from Niagara College in Art and Design Fundamentals/ Graphic design production, Aboriginal Child Development, and Early Childhood Education.