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Naturally Dene Cultural workshops on creating lotions, creams, plant medicines, hide drums, rattles, feather beadin Both Lila and Roy are Dene from the north.

Naturally Dene is 100% Dene owned and operated by Lila and Roy Erasmus Jr. It has evolved from providing just teas, to offering a whole variety of cultural teachings and workshops. Bows and Arrows has a long history of providing Indigenous teachings and has done so by engaging with the qualified and talented Indigenous community to provide quality workshops. Past workshops have included: teepee making, drum and rattle making or beading and sewing classes. Today, Lila shares her experience with you to provide specific workshops, either on Dene Plants and how to make your own creams and lotions or how to make your own person drum or rattle. As well, she can liaise with the community to provide advanced and specialty workshops for your company, organization or government. If Lila cannot provide a specific workshop, she will work to find the right person for you. Naturally Dene understands community protocol and aims to provide as many benefits as possible to community experts. Whatever teaching you desire, we can recommend community artists and Elders that can provide specific workshops for your company or organization.

I did an on-line rattle making workshop a little while back w the Indigenous Employee Network at MakeWay. It was super c...
10/14/2026

I did an on-line rattle making workshop a little while back w the Indigenous Employee Network at MakeWay. It was super cool, my first time doing that on line, I loved it.

I checked the mail yesterday and received a package. When I opened it, I was so surprised and delighted to see this beautiful gift: a beautiful Card, with the most wonderful messages from each of them, a Leather Bowl to hold my Smudge bowl, and Homemade Maple Syrup!

Mahsi cho to Jessica Duke for inviting me and organizing the whole thing.

One of my most favorite winners, little handsomest Hugo. Mahsi for visiting our table at the market little man!! 🏆
10/13/2026

One of my most favorite winners, little handsomest Hugo. Mahsi for visiting our table at the market little man!! 🏆

Enjoy your day reflecting and relaxing 🧡
09/30/2026

Enjoy your day reflecting and relaxing 🧡

Our winner of the Saturday FOTR draw. Mahsi to Linnea for visiting our table and making a purchase 👍. Congratulations on...
07/20/2026

Our winner of the Saturday FOTR draw. Mahsi to Linnea for visiting our table and making a purchase 👍. Congratulations on winning a beautiful premium woodwick candle 🕯️

07/19/2026
This is going to be amazing!
06/14/2026

This is going to be amazing!

The NT/NU Council of Friendship Centres is pleased to partner with Lila Fraser-Erasmus of Bows and Arrows Inc. along with Deh Gah Got'ie Dene Elders and Knowledge Keepers from Fort Providence, NT, for an upcoming Traditional Medicine Workshop.

We are looking for 10 participants for this opportunity. Participants will be chosen based on a selection process, with spots allocated as follows:

5 participants from Yellowknife, Ndilo, and Dettah

5 participants from Fort Providence

What is Provided:
Lunch, supper, and snacks

Travel and accommodations for the Yellowknife, Ndilo, and Dettah participants

Workshop Dates:
Group 1: June 28 - 30, 2026

Group 2: July 3 - 5, 2026

Application Deadline: June 17, 2026

Selection Notification: Those selected will be contacted on June 24, 2026, and will be provided with an information and welcome package.

How to Apply or Inquire:
If you have any questions or would like to apply, please contact Wellness Manager Maxine Lacorne at the NT/NU Council of Friendship Centres or sign up online using this link:

http://bit.ly/4anq3uS

Phone: 867-873-4332 ext 5

Email: [email protected]

Mahsi Cho for your interest in the Traditional Medicine Workshop. Please note that only those selected will be contacted.

Beautiful week with the young people from K’alemi Dene School. Walking the land, making medicine
06/14/2026

Beautiful week with the young people from K’alemi Dene School. Walking the land, making medicine

Table Talk with the youth on To***co Cessation. This was video taped as we work towards providing to***co cessation teac...
06/14/2026

Table Talk with the youth on To***co Cessation. This was video taped as we work towards providing to***co cessation teachings from an indigenous perspective.

Such a wonderful conversation with some powerful young people who will, for sure, be our next powerful leaders. So proud of them! Gives me so much comfort that the next generation will be ok, they are stronger and wiser beyond their years! 🌎

The sun might not be blooming but you can today with Naturally dene 🧡 will brighten yourself n your day come check us ou...
06/09/2026

The sun might not be blooming but you can today with Naturally dene 🧡 will brighten yourself n your day come check us out at the farmers market 🏞️ DRAW is also happening today as well 💛

Our second winner came forward to claim their prize 🥳. Mahsi cho Junior
06/03/2026

Our second winner came forward to claim their prize 🥳. Mahsi cho Junior

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222 Tililo Tili
Yellowknife, NT
X1A0A9

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