Indigenous Dream Catcher Workshop
$15 – $20
Indigenous Dream Catcher Workshop
Asibikaashi, the Spider Woman; In Ojibwe tradition, she would weave intricate webs to catch negative spirits, allowing positive dreams to reach the sleeper. It was believed that the web would…
Date and time
Feb 7, 2026
9:30am - 11:30am
Presenter
Janet Crockford
Location
Archway Community Services – Jasbir Saran Room
2420 Montrose Ave.
Abbotsford, Canada V2S 3S9 Canada
About this event
Asibikaashi, the Spider Woman; In Ojibwe tradition, she would weave intricate webs to catch negative spirits, allowing positive dreams to reach the sleeper. It was believed that the web would catch the bad dreams and hold them until morning when sunlight would destroy them. Over time, the practice was shared and adapted by other Indigenous people. The designs and uses may vary from tribe to tribe, but the core idea of protection whether from bad dreams, bad energy, or harmful spirits remained the same.
• The circle represents the circle of life or the universe.
• The web symbolizes the interconnectedness of all things, that good energy can flow freely, while negative energy gets caught in the web.
• The feathers and beads attached to dream catchers are symbols of protection and a connection to the natural world. Feathers, in particular, were often connected with spiritual    guides or ancestors.
People sometimes overlook the cultural significance and treat them as purely decorative items. For many Indigenous people, dream catchers continue to carry deep spiritual meaning and connection to their culture.
Policies & Information
Workshop Policies & Information
- Training certificates will be issued via email within 5 business days of the workshop attended. To receive a certificate, you must arrive on time, participate, stay for the entire session and have video on. If you have not received your certificate after 5 business days, please call us. If you require a copy of your certificate after 30 days of the workshop you will incur a 10-dollar charge.
- Late arrivals of more than 15 minutes will not be admitted to workshops.
- Children – Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate children during a workshop. Please make alternate arrangements.
- Registration – Prepayment is required for all workshops. Credit card payment can be taken over the phone.
- Methods of payment – Visa or MasterCard or Debit
Cancellation & Refund Policies
- Workshop cancellations (regular workshops) – Registrants can cancel up until two full business days prior to the scheduled workshop date. Cancellations received before the deadline will be given a workshop credit (not a refund) to be used towards future workshops at Abbotsford CCRR. Workshop credits are valid for one year from the date of the cancelled workshop. Due to unforeseen circumstances, workshops may be subject to change or cancellation, in this case we would issue a refund.
- Course cancellations (First Aid and Responsible Adult) – Registrants must cancel one week (5 business days) prior to the course/class start date in order to receive a refund. The original receipt must be provided at the time of refund.