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12. Look at these ribbon skirts! BEAUTIFUL.

[link:https://www.aptnnews.ca/national-news/first-nations-ribbon-skirts/|]

Ribbon skirts are historical and traditional clothing that honour First Nations heritage and help represent causes like missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.

They’re considered an expression of history, resilience and character, but aren’t necessarily only for ceremonies like powwows, events and funerals.

“I have an every day ribbon skirt,” said Ketchemonia-Cote. “I wear it when I go to town, I wear it into the post office, I wear it into the hospital.

“I want people to see me wearing my ribbon skirt. I’m proud of my ribbon skirt.”

Said to have its roots in the 18th century, the symbol of womanhood tells a story of adaptation and survival – showing that tribal communities have adopted western culture and made it their own.