February’s IPCC Family Story Times will feature books and activities related to the traditional winter activity of weaving!

On February 22nd, we will be reading Wisdom Weaver by Jann A. Johnson, illustrated by Linda Taylor (Diné painter and award-winning weaver). In this award-winning story, an adoring granddaughter learns the process of making a traditional Navajo rug from her patient grandmother. She not only learns the time-consuming basics, but also about the patience and positive mental strength which is required to produce something worthy of representing her people.

Our second books, Stitches of Tradition (Gashkigwaaso Tradition), was written by Marcie Rendon (Ojibwe) and illustrated by Joshua Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley (Ojibwe). This story celebrates the power of Indigenous craft and community and weaves together the spirit of resilience, female empowerment, and gratitude for the generations that came before us. A grandmother sews a beautiful new ribbon skirt for her granddaughter to wear, a reminder of her nookomis and the cultural traditions that stitch together her family with love.

A maker of ribbon skirts will be sharing her traditions, art, and craft with the families. Children will be given the opportunity to Make and Take a simple weaving craft.

Free for children and adult family member.