Indigenous Development & Support Services

Chad and Austin have been hard at work prepping the Timber Frame Teaching Pavilion for the upcoming classes-- we are building out workbenches and a loft area over the teaching space. ⁠
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Now that our spring session of the 4 month hands-on carpentry program has begun Chad has been busy teaching the basics of tools 2 days a week, and the class will begin working on projects with his guidance when they are here. ⁠
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If you're interested in our classes but would like a chance to dip your toe in before committing to a workshop, our upcoming work party weekend April 13-14th would be a great opportunity for you to check things out! You can come for one or both days, camp overnight if you like, and there will be a tour and learning as well as food and of course a bunch of working on projects at the campus with guidance and teamwork in groups. ⁠
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🕙 Timing ⁠
Saturday: 10:30 start, lunch around 1:30 or 2pm, supper at 7pm, fire and hanging out until whenever (instruments and songs welcome!)⁠
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Sunday: 8:30 breakfast, lunch around 12:30pm, finish up around 4:30 ⁠
If there is need, we plan to have childcare!⁠
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Work Party Projects we have planned:⁠
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🌲 Making tent sites & trails in the woods ⁠
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⛺ Setting up canvas tents⁠
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🔨 Building an insulated sound barrier wall between outdoor classrooms⁠
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🌱 Prepping future garden space⁠
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🧰 Installing canvas roll-out awnings for sun/rain protection⁠
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💪 Lumber storage & organization⁠
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***There will also be important work to do tending children and helping in the kitchen.*** ⁠
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You can fill out the form at the link below to RSVP-- this will let us know how much food to plan for:
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https://forms.gle/NcGjC18PqSba3MeY8⁠

We hope to see you here!

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