Stitching Strength, Story, and Awareness: Ribbon Skirt Making for MMIP
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- 6 days ago
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In the spirit of community, culture, and connection, we are honored to host a 5-week Ribbon Skirt Making Class—a space where participants can come together to learn, create, and celebrate tradition.
Due to the overwhelming support and interest, this class is now closed. We are incredibly grateful for the strong response and community enthusiasm that made this series so special.
Ribbon skirts hold deep cultural significance. They are more than garments—they are expressions of identity, resilience, and story. Throughout this 5-week series, participants are learning not only the skills to create their own ribbon skirt, but also the intention and meaning behind each fabric, color, and ribbon they choose.
Each class builds on the last:
Week 1: Participants selected their fabrics and ribbons, carefully laying out designs that reflect their personal stories and spirit.
Week 2: Participants will learn how to operate sewing machines and begin sewing their skirts.
Weeks 3–5: The group will continue sewing, assembling, and completing their skirts with support, shared knowledge, and encouragement along the way.
This series is about more than sewing—it is about community, cultural revitalization, and creative expression. It provides a welcoming space to learn new skills, connect with others, and carry on traditions that have been passed down through generations.
We are excited to share that this journey will continue beyond the classroom.
Our skirt makers will proudly wear their completed ribbon skirts at the upcoming MMIP Awareness Walk on May 2, walking together in unity and strength.
In collaboration with Pinoleville and Consolidated Tribal Health, we invite community members to join us for this important event. The MMIP Awareness Walk is a time to come together to honor and uplift Indigenous relatives, raise awareness, and stand in solidarity.
Join us on May 2 as we walk together—our ribbon skirts telling stories of resilience, remembrance, and community. 🧡
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