Classroom Essentials: Ribbon skirts with Rachel King

Ribbon skirts are unique and handmade, holding significant historical and traditional meaning for Indigenous women. These skirts are worn by Native women in many settings, including traditional ceremonies and other special events. In this episode, Allison and Odia talk with educator and seamstress Rachel King (Red Lake Nation) about the meaning and significance of ribbon skirts and how they play an important role in contemporary Indigenous expression. GIVEAWAY To enter for a chance to win one of five copies of the book “Stitches of Tradition,” email us at [email protected] with the subject line, “Stitches of Tradition giveaway” by November 25. We will randomly select five winners and notify them via email. RESOURCES Rachel’s Facebook page: Minogwaaso "She Sews Well": https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063706802788&sk=about Here Now: Minnesota Museum of American Art: https://mmaa.org/here-now/ What Your Ribbon Skirt Means to Me: Deb Haaland's Historic Inauguration: https://www.amazon.com/What-Your-Ribbon-Skirt-Means/dp/031643003X Stitches of Tradition (Gashkigwaaso Tradition): https://www.harpercollins.com/products/stitches-of-tradition-gashkigwaaso-tradition-marcie-rendon?variant=41477243994146 Heart Berry Bling: https://www.portageandmainpress.com/Books/H/Heart-Berry-Bling Josie Dances: https://shop.mnhs.org/products/josie-dances?srsltid=AfmBOor3RZrhnD299wqVqG2d-U4mNDH6whNfOGKjVc9Z72FFOAdtbbkn Jingle Dancer: https://cynthialeitichsmith.com/kidbooks/kids_index/jingle/ Books are Good Medicine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksaregoodmedicine/?hl=en Books are Good Medicine YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BooksAreGoodMedicine/featured Books are Good Medicine website: https://www.booksaregoodmedicine.com/ Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected].