Winnipeg celebrated National Ribbon Skirt Day with community gatherings and round dances, honoring Indigenous culture and identity. Winnipeggers Honor Indigenous Culture and Resilience on Ribbon Skirt Day Winnipeggers observed National Ribbon Skirt Day with gatherings, round dances, and community support on Sunday. The event took place at Winnipeg’s CF Polo Park to celebrate Indigenous culture,…
In Kamsack, Sask., Isabella Kulak shares how her story inspired Ribbon Skirt Day and cultural pride. Ribbon Skirt Day leader reflects on changes since her cultural attire was criticized Isabella Kulak, a 15-year-old from Kamsack, Sask., has a box filled with letters and drawings of ribbon skirts sent to her from across Canada. These notes…
Sharon Marnell is starting tuneless choirs in Vancouver Island to bring joy to those who love singing but struggle with pitch. Vancouver Island’s New Tuneless Choirs Invite Joyful Singers of All Abilities Sharon Marnell was in a public jacuzzi when she started singing. Another person commented on her voice, saying, “You sing nicely. You couldn’t…
In Saint-Hubert, Quebec, Meagan Hawes, a musician with trisomy 21, inspires others by pursuing her dreams through songwriting and creativity. Young Quebec Musician with Trisomy 21 Shows That Dreams Have No Limits Sometimes the biggest changes begin with one small step — a new class, a new challenge, or even a writing prompt on a…
In Brandon, the Ukrainian-Canadian Association Tryzub carolled to raise funds for Ukraine’s Armed Forces while celebrating their traditions. Brandon’s Ukrainian Community Turns Carolling into Fundraiser for Ukraine Members of Brandon’s Ukrainian community sang traditional carols on Saturday to support Ukraine’s front line. The Ukrainian-Canadian Association Tryzub organized the event, according to volunteer Julia Krykavska. Krykavska…