Indigenous ribbon skirts make a modern statement A new generation of Indigenous women are wearing these traditional garments in everyday life.

An Indigenous teen wore a traditional ribbon skirt to her prom and received criticism for doing so, both online and off.

Ribbon skirts are a centuries-old Indigenous tradition, and their importance is rightfully solidifying their symbol of identity, resilience and survival.

Yesterday, the very first National Ribbon Skirt Day proved to be a powerful (and stylish) movement, as Indigenous women across North America posted their own colorful styles.

2:04 Critics dismiss RCMP addition of Indigenous ribbon skirt Ribbon skirts are now being allowed as part of RCMP uniforms, but many Indigenous people are saying Mounties shouldn’t get to wear ...

Ribbon skirts, traditionally worn during ceremonies, are also everyday expressions of Indigenous pride. "They represent many things to Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit, and gender-diverse ...

The RCMP has altered its dress code to include Indigenous ribbon skirts, making the garment available as part of official ceremonial uniforms for female First Nations officers who choose to wear ...

OTTAWA—The Royal Canadian Mounted Police’s addition of ribbon skirts to its uniform is being viewed as ignorant of the force’s history with Indigenous people rather than the symbol of ...

Traditionally, the skirts feature horizontal lines across ankle-length fabric. However, Indigenous designers are expanding the perception of what a ribbon skirt can look like. Today, ribbon skirts are ...

For some Indigenous Peoples, the skirts represent a connection to Mother Earth, and some wear their skirts during ceremonies and powwows, or as formal regalia.

Ribbon Skirt are a rock band comprised of members of the Anishinaabe, or a group of Indigenous peoples in the Great Lakes region across both Canada and the US. One of the core moral tenets of the ...