CULTURE AND LANGUAGE REVITALIZATION
Ribbon dress and skirt making class to revitalize Indigenous craft traditions

In many Indigenous communities, there is growing worry about the loss of the sacred connection achieved through the shared practice of learning traditional crafts.
A ribbon dress and shirt making class in Thunder Bay looks to restore cultural values through the art of crafting.
Tammy Robinson, owner of Blue Rose Regalia’s, has been creating traditional wear for over 20 years and is eager to share her knowledge by teaching community members how to craft ribbon skirts and shirts.
Funding from the Indigenous Reconciliation Fund (IRF) will cover the costs of materials and ribbons for 12 participants in the 8-week class. Additionally, the funding will support the rental of a suitable venue, provide an honorarium for the instructor, and ensure participants have snacks during the crafting sessions.
Participants will create their own dress or shirt. The program aims to not only teach crafting skills but also help preserve and revitalize Indigenous traditions, fostering cultural continuity and community connection.
Diocese of Thunder Bay
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