National Ribbon Skirt Day is a Canadian holiday established in December 2021 to recognize and celebrate the contributions of Indigenous women and girls to Canadian society. On this day, Canadians are encouraged to wear ribbon skirts to show their support for Indigenous women and girls and to recognize the important role they have played and continue to play in Canada. National Ribbon Skirt Day was established to raise awareness of the issues facing Indigenous women and girls and to create a space for meaningful dialogue and action toward reconciliation.
Jackie Traverse: Indigenous Artist
Jackie Traverse is a Métis artist, activist and educator from Winnipeg, Manitoba. She is an advocate for Indigenous rights and the protection of Indigenous culture and language. She is best known for her work in developing the Manitoba Métis Alphabet and for her ribbon skirts which she uses to express her Indigenous identity. She has been a recipient of the Order of Manitoba and the Governor General’s Award in Visual and Media Arts.
Top Holidays in Canada
The top Canadian holidays are:
- Canada Day (July 1): Celebrates the formation of Canada.
- Victoria Day (May 24): Celebrates Queen Victoria’s birthday.
- Thanksgiving (October 12): A time to give thanks and enjoy a family meal.
- New Year’s Day (January 1): Marks the beginning of the year.
- Remembrance Day (November 11): Honours those who served in the military.
- National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21): Celebrates the cultures and contributions of the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.
- Christmas (December 25): Celebrates the birth of Jesus.
- Easter (variable): Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus.
- St. Patrick’s Day (March 17): Celebrates Irish heritage and culture.
- Labour Day (first Monday of September): Celebrates workers and their contributions to society.