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Mardi Gras Indian History and Bead Sewing Workshop
At the Porch, 7th Ward youth are creating their own Mardi Gras Indian suits under the mentorship of Mardi Gras Indians from our community.
- Status: Active
- Submitted: Thu Nov 05, 2009 | Last updated: Thu Nov 05, 2009
- Location(s): Orleans
only these New Orleans neighborhoods - Seventh Ward - Topics(s): Community development, Education
- Tag(s): Mardi Gras Indian, social change through culture, community building
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Details
the Porch has created a cross-generational forum to honor 7th Ward Mardi Gras Indian tradition. Chief Jermaine of the 7th Ward Creole Hunters is teaching Indian history and bead sewing to 7th Ward youth. The workshop is a safe space for youth to explore their relationship with, and find strength in, the legacy and future of Mardi Gras Indians.
Project Timeline
Our project is ongoing.
Help or Additional Resources Needed
Materials needed (wish list):
beads, sequins, canvass, feathers, needles, glue, posterboard, floss, thread
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