Robbinsdale Area Schools

American Indian Education sparkles in cold weather

American Indian Education sparkles in cold weather

The American Indian Education department of Robbinsdale Area Schools (Rdale) presents its annual Winter Storytelling event this Friday, Jan. 17, at FAIR Crystal Middle School, 3915 Adair Avenue North in Crystal.

All are welcome to attend the event, which begins with a meal at 5:30 p.m. Storytelling will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Storytellers are Hope Flanagan, Wakíŋyaŋ LaPointe, and Thorne LaPointe.

Native American Culture and Craft Nights

Open to Rdale’s American Indian students and their families, a series of monthly Culture and Craft Nights takes place at 5:30-7:30 p.m. on the following Thursdays: Jan. 23, Feb. 13, Mar. 13, Apr. 10, and May 15 at Sandburg Middle School, 2400 Sandburg Lane in Golden Valley.

Each Culture and Craft Night will offer:

Drum and Dance Class

Learn how to sing, drum, and/or dance

Sewing Class

Create your own regalia, ribbon skirts, or ribbon shirts

Beading Class

Learn how to bead your own jewelry and items

To ensure finished projects, participants should attend multiple sessions for the sewing and beading class.