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.
- Thursday Nov. 9, 16, 23 • 4pm – 6pm
- F209, Notre Dame Campus
Please send an email to Holly Scherban, Indigenous Support Centre Coordinator at hscherban@rrc.ca to register.
About Angela Antoine
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.