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
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.