Indigenous Fashion
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‘So empowering’: Indigenous designers showcased at Calgary fashion showThe first weekend of the Calgary Stampede brings a new chance for people to connect with Indigenous culture at the Indigenous Elegance Fashion Show.FeaturesJul 5, 2024
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‘Ribbon skirts every day’: The importance and power behind the Indigenous garmentOften considered sacred, ribbon skirts are seen as a symbol of identity, resilience and survival often connecting the wearer to culture and kinship.CanadaJun 6, 2023
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MMIWG2S crisis captures red carpet audience during Cannes Film FestivalThe founder of Butterflies in Spirit, Palexelsiya Lorelei Williams, was invited to Cannes Indigenous Arts and Fashion Festival to help raise awareness for MMIWG2S.PerspectivesMay 25, 2023
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Group calls for tougher laws protecting Indigenous tradition from cultural appropriationA global think tank is calling for tougher intellectual property laws that would protect Indigenous arts and traditions from cultural appropriation in the fashion industry.CanadaApr 5, 2019
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Calgary conference promotes Indigenous fashion: ‘A story behind every design’Indigenous fashion designers from around North America look for new opportunities at Calgary conference.LifestyleNov 7, 2018
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SheNative looking to expand its market, but in need of investorsSheNative, a brand that celebrates indigenous culture and female empowerment in Saskatchewan, is looking to expand to a bigger market.MoneyNov 9, 2016
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