Saulteau First Nation Celebrates Ribbon Skirts and Indigenous Culture
Saulteau First Nation recently organized a Ribbon Skirt and Indigenous Culture Celebration on January 31, 2026 at the SFN Cultural Centre, bringing together community members, artists, and visitors for a meaningful day of culture, fashion, and connection.
The event included an Indigenous fashion show that presented both ribbon skirts and traditional and modern fashion designs. The collection displayed through all the pieces showed personal experiences and personal identity and the important cultural value of ribbon skirts in Indigenous communities. The designers and models demonstrated their works through a runway presentation which showed their traditions of resilience and artistic expression.
Alongside the fashion show, a market showcased Indigenous-made items, including accessories, materials, and handmade goods, providing local artists and makers an opportunity to share and sell their work.
Event organizer Kirsta Lindstrom shared that the goal is to grow this celebration and make it an annual event, creating ongoing opportunities to honour Indigenous culture, support artists, and bring the community together.
The celebration demonstrated how essential Indigenous traditions need both protection and transmission to create educational environments which foster community development through knowledge and pride and social bonds. Chet TV participated in the event to share the stories about ribbon skirts and their wearers which gave them the opportunity to showcase their work.
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Youtube Teaser: https://youtu.be/wlm9u-6Zq7o?si=89f_fnob-CuKc63B
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