Crawford Lake Hosts Free Strawberry Sealskin Pin Workshop Led by Inuit Artist on August 13

A free hands-on workshop at Crawford Lake Conservation Area will give Milton-area residents a chance to learn a traditional Inuit craft this month, while making space for reflection and connection.

What Happened

Crawford Lake Conservation Area is hosting a free Strawberry Sealskin Pin Workshop on Thursday, August 13. The session is led by Vanessa Brousseau, founder of Resilient Inuk Creations and a national advocate for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples awareness.

Participants will create a strawberry-shaped sealskin pin, measuring roughly six centimetres square, in a session the organizers say is meant to encourage reflection, creativity, and connection.

Key Details

• The workshop runs from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Deer Clan Longhouse at Crawford Lake Conservation Area.

• It is open to all skill levels, and all materials are provided.

• Participation is free for Conservation Halton members and included with park admission for non-members.

• Pre-registration is required and space is limited to 20 participants; visitors must also reserve park admission in advance.

Community Impact

Programs like this give the Milton community a chance to learn directly from Indigenous artists and to engage with cultural traditions in a meaningful, hands-on way. Held at one of the area's most significant heritage sites, the workshop also connects participants to the land and history around Crawford Lake.

Source: FM101 Milton Now — https://www.miltonnow.ca/2026/07/29/138218/

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