Ribbon Skirt Workshop Series – Nov. 9, 16, 23
Make your own ribbon skirt for Ceremony and everyday wear with Angela Antoine!
Students are invited to join us in the Indigenous Support Centre F209 for a Ribbon Skirt Workshop Series led by Angela Antoine, Director of Indigenous Services at the Behavioral Health Foundation, on Nov. 9, 16, and 23 from 4pm – 6pm.
Supplies for skirt-making will be provided—please ensure that you are able to attend all three sessions as seats are limited to 20.
Please send an email to Holly Scherban, Indigenous Support Centre Coordinator at hscherban@rrc.ca to register.
- Date: Nov. 9, 16, and 23
- Time: 4pm – 6pm
- Place: Indigenous Support Centre F209, Notre Dame Campus
A message from Angela:
My name is Angela Antoine. My Spirit Name is Blue Sky Woman, I am from the Turtle Clan. I am a mother of 4.
I am the Director of Indigenous Services at the Behavioural Health Foundation.
I have been sewing for just about 2 years—self-taught, creating skirts, shirts & drum bags.
I started really putting my mind to creating skirts when I lost my oldest daughter in March 2022. I took some time off to re-focus and come up with new ideas on how to share the gift of creating skirts. I remember seeing ribbon skirts when I was in the problem 12 years ago. I always wished I was in the right frame of mind to own one.
There is a story behind how you can wear a skirt. It involves your colors that come with getting your Spirit Name. You wear them, take care of them & carry yourself in a good way. We wear skirts to respect our ancestors & during Ceremony. However, wearing a ribbon skirt in today’s day and age, is encouraged in everyday life.