Overview
- Five federal ministers and Senator Mary Jane McCallum issued an official statement honoring National Ribbon Skirt Day and affirming Indigenous cultural expression as a fundamental right.
- The statement credited Isabella Kulak, her family, Cote First Nation, and advocates for the effort that led to Royal Assent for An Act Respecting a National Ribbon Skirt Day on December 15, 2022.
- Ministers linked the observance to ongoing commitments to implement the UNDRIP Act, respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action, and act on the MMIWG Calls for Justice.
- For many First Nations and Métis, the ribbon skirt was described as a centuries‑old symbol of womanhood, resilience, and connection to the Land and sacred medicines.
- Communities marked the day nationwide, including a Winnipeg gathering at CF Polo Park that featured round dances and broad community participation.