Pursuing an education to become a teacher to share my acquired knowledge meant that hosting regalia and ribbon skirt workshops came naturally to me.
I enjoy sharing my knowledge because I understand the struggle of reconnecting/not knowing. I also understand that traditionally, we did not have “YouTube” tutorials so it may be hard to find proper resources to learn. It’s a good feeling to create something from your own hands and being able to gift or wear something as sacred as that – something that was made with a lot of love, good thoughts, and good energy.
I have worked with many group sizes, as well as various ages including a girl’s group in grades 4-7. I remember this one day somebody told me that the girls were wearing their ribbon skirts they made to school with pride. That’s all I wanted – for them to feel a positive sense of self-identity and be proud of who they are.
