National Ribbon Skirt Day: Minister Wilson
Alberta’s Minister of Indigenous Relations Rick Wilson issued the following statement Thursday on National Ribbon Skirt Day:
“Through National Ribbon Skirt Day, we all have the opportunity to celebrate and learn about Indigenous cultures and traditions, particularly ribbon skirts worn by Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit (2S+) people.
“Ribbon skirts are adorned with colourful ribbons and symbolize a direct connection to Mother Earth and its medicines. In addition, they represent strength, resiliency, and personal and cultural identity.
“In 2020, Isabella Kulak, a member of Cote First Nation in Saskatchewan, was shamed for wearing her ribbon skirt to a formal dress day at her elementary school.