Canadians from across the country are coming together today to celebrate the first annual National Ribbon Skirt Day.
Passed unanimously by Parliament last month, the day’s name is inspired by the story of Isabella Kulak.
A member of the Cote First Nation in Saskatchewan, Kulak was shamed and ridiculed for wearing her handmade ribbon skirt to a formal wear day at her elementary school.
Ribbon skirts are a centuries-old symbol of the survival of Indigenous women, girls, and gender-diverse people, traditionally worn by many First Nations and Metis peoples.
Moving forward, January 4th will be set aside each year as a day to learn about and celebrate Indigenous cultures, traditions, and histories.
Indigenous peoples are encouraged to celebrate the day by wearing their traditional regalia and symbols of their unique cultures.
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