For Indigenous peoples, Ribbon Skirts, and Ribbon Shirts, are a symbol of resilience, survival, identity, and represent honour, respect, heritage, pride, and identification with one’s culture + given teaching(s).

Their meaning changes with each person who wears one sharing their identity proudly!

Join Clarissa Stevens, a proud Sioux from Stony Nakoda, in this FREE community building experience as she guides you to create your very own box style Ribbon Skirt (or Ribbon Shirt)… while storytelling about her life, and culture.

Audrey Martin, who's also facilitated her own Ribbon Skirt Making Workshop at Sunalta Heritage Hall, will support Clarissa, and you by:

Talking about Ribbon Skirts
Share a short mindfulness exercise at the beginning to get us centred into the intentional activity
Sewing support (answering questions, showing techniques, etc)

Neither Clarissa, Audrey, nor myself (Kent) will make your Ribbon Skirt for you... we're here to provide emotional, spiritual, and technical support

Sewing your Ribbon Skirt (or Shirt) to life, that's up to you :)

Ribbon Skirt Kits will be provided. They include fabric, an elastic band, and 4 ribbons.

Notes:

Must Register Online -- Only 6 spots!
If you participated in Clarissa's Ribbon Skirt Making experience in November 2024, then you're not eligible for this session
Ribbon Skirt Kit provided
If you have your own pair of scissors, or a seam ripper, please bring them
Sewing Machine, and Thread provided
Light Meal + Beverage offered
No Guests Allowed
No Children Allowed (to ensure a focused, and enjoyable experience for all participants)
No Pets Allowed (unless certified for pet therapy)
Any Rude or disrespectful behaviour, to anyone, will result in your immediate removal from the community building experience

Ribbon Skirts/Shirts Making