Lately, it seems like a fleece jacket is all the rage since it appeared on an episode from the show Heated Rivalry. Last night a local sewing business, Lilax Studio, was featured on the news for offering classes for sewing the fleece. And last month this fan of the fleece created her own version. I've never watched the show or read the book which the show is based on and I'm not into leisure sports garb. But what I find it interesting all the attention this simple zip front style fleece is getting in the media lately.
Even the Prime Minister of Canada has been photographed in the fleece. It's that popular and the question lingers who is behind this pop cultural moment. Is it the actor who modelled this garment on the show. Or does the credit go to the show's Toronto costume designer, Hanna Puley, who has been credited for designing the fleece? Not so fast.
Hey, I've been known to sew copy cat designs at the sewing table. Most recently, a couple of days ago I copied and made my own Magic Bag heating pad. It was another great Canadian design but I didn't try to hide the fact that I'm copying someone else's design ideas. That's the part that is not cool. It would have been cool if they worked with Kuwalla to re-release the jacket. Is this another Montreal vs. Toronto rivalry? Oh, the drama and heated rivalry of these two Canadian fashion brands.
8 pullover tops (The Assembly Line's Puffed sleeve shirt, OOP Butterick 6859, The Assembly Line's High Cuff Sweater, McCall's 7709, Style Arc's Elita Designer Jacket / Top, OOP Vogue 2334)
1 pair of panties (OOP Simplicity 8229)
1 nursing baby cover (No pattern used)
1 pair of leggings (McCall's 7709)
1 baby onesie (McCall's 7367)
3 saddle covers for the back brace (No pattern used)
3 pairs of pants (Vogue 1739 and Butterick 6717)
Eight projects were gifted and and seven projects did not work out.
Vogue patterns continued to play a leading role at the cutting table but there were some new patterns that I tried this year. Twenty twenty-five was the first time I tried Style Arc, Merchant and Mills and Daughter Judy patterns. Many patterns were repeats as they were tried and true patterns from the stash.
There was a lot of stash busting this year.
62.6 metres of fabric
4 buttons
5 snaps
1 zippers
15 labels
6.1 metres elastic
1.2 metres basting tape
11.2 metres Knit 'N Stable tape
0.5 twill tape
1 hook and eye set
a whole lot of thread!
January
I slowly started to make my way back to the sewing machine. There was work to do and projects that needed to get done. There was the upholstery repair that I put off for years. And the need to make undergarments to wear under the scoliosis back brace that could prevent the abrasion wounds under my arms. Along with a box of socks that need mending.
And sewing became political before the convicted felon even took office with his threats to use economic force via tariffs to hurt and annex Canada. It is an act of economic war. My 2025 sewing goal became to sew from the stash and if I needed any supplies, I vowed to not support the convicted felon's economy while the annexation threats and maneuvers persist. Stand strong, elbows up and keep sewing became my focus as the country navigates the global upheaval and chaos from the convicted felon from our geographic neighbour.
February
After stitching a prototype of a scoliosis back brace undershirt, I stitched more. There was a piece of fabric that was turned into a blanket just to clear it out of the stash. And I made something just for me, a wool wrap skirt.
Sewing remains political as I compiled a list of Canadian fabric outlets. The country mobilized to take action against the disrespectful rhetoric and act of economic war coming from the convicted felon's government and his supporters towards my country and others. There is a grass-root national and global boycott of U.S. products and travel.
March
There really wasn't a focus on sewing projects this month. I stash busted some leftover wool fabric into a scarf and made a wearable toile for a dress that I actually wanted to make last year. And then there was an upholstery repair job that I should have addressed last year.
Sewing remains political and the boycott continues.
April
I rediscovered my sewing mojo in sewing some denim projects. The skirt is made with a cherished and vintage Vogue pattern and has been seeing a lot of wear since it was made. The top is not experiencing the same kind of love since it shrank after the first wear despite pre-shrinking the fabric. I should have known better and pre-washed denim several times before cutting.
Sewing is becoming a reprieve from the chaos and callous actions from the convicted felon and his cohort. The boycott continues but it's heartbreaking to watch what is happening around the world. I sometimes wonder if the boycott is making an impact.
May
It appears that the theme this year is getting to those projects that long needed to be addressed, using up scraps and finishing long forgotten project. One of those long forgotten projects was this partially sewn pair of panties from a year ago. And that's it, it was pretty quiet at the work space.
The boycott continues as does the global trade war. The convicted felon even put tariffs on Heard and McDonald Islands--two tiny Antarctic islands occupied by penguins and seals. Yup, that right. Even penguins and seals are dragged into the global tariff war. I'm finding escape in the garden and kitchen instead of the sewing machine. Frugal / austerity chic is dominating my sewing and grocery decisions. I'm making cheese, sundried tomatoes and spiced nuts at home as grocery store prices around the globe are an issue in part thanks to the convicted felon's trade war and corporate greed. These activities are replacing my time at the sewing machine.
June
Wildfires in the our country are displacing thousands from their homes and wildfire smoke is felt here in the city. This is pulling me back indoors and towards the sewing machine.
This month the Big Four patterns were sold into liquidation proceeding and the local Fabricland stores that carries their patterns has started selling them off. IG Design Group said that US tariffs were a contributing factor to the liquidation sale. I broke my goal of avoiding US products momentarily to take advantage of the deep discounts on the patterns.
July
I don't know if it's the lack of rain or the smoky air that is causing an unconventional harvest time. The apples are falling from the tree so early and sending me into apple pie and juice making sooner than I normally would be harvesting apples. And with all the displacement of people and loss of life from the wildfires, U.S. lawmakers complained about Canadian wildfire smoke travelling south is "making it difficult for some Americans to enjoy their summer." This fanned the flames on the elbows up movement.
This month was quiet at the sewing machine but busy at the cutting table.
August
Wildfire smoke continues to be an issue and likely why I managed to stay indoors and sew.
There was a burst of sewing activity this month, it was about revisiting some previously loved TNT patterns and some gift sewing projects. I was actually shocked at how much sewing was completed considering all the yardwork there was to do and trying to keep up with the apple harvest. I can't wait for the cooler weather to arrive and for things to slow down in the yard.
September
Finally, some cooler weather. I don't deal well with the heat and this summer was horrible with all the wildfire smoke we had to deal with this year. More often than not, it was hard to breath with the smoke. I don't recall previous wildfire seasons being this bad.
I am longing for the cooler days of autumn and giddy with the thought that winter will soon arrive. Fingers crossed. And my sewing projects reflected this anticipation.
October
No one is more shocked than I that there was actually sewing done this month.
There is a new scoliosis back brace that I'm trying to break in and for that to happen, I need to address a section that is pushing up my left underarm and creating pressure marks. In the end, I didn't get much use of it as most of the month was trying to deal with a cough that wouldn't quit. It's hard to to wear a rigid brace when you're coughing up a lung or two.
November
The tariff war continues and it is now to the point that the convicted felon and his cohort are a cringe worthy joke. Sewing is a reprieve from the horror show playing out on the news channels. And to add to all the sadness, there hasn't been any snow yet. I really wish it would snow.
To get ready for winter, if it decides to make an appearance, I made a new pajama top to wear underneath my back brace. I will be able to pull the hemline up and cover the Velcro straps to protect the bedding and even my pajamas. But my heart is longing to sew something fun and cozy.
December
It finally snowed! Alleluia! And with that, the chill of winter arrived and fuels my desire stay indoors and sew. I finally got around to sewing that something fun and cozy, an oversized sweatshirt made with a vintage Issey Miyake pattern. It turns out to be my favourite make of the year.
Would you believe that the last month of the year was one of the busiest at the sewing work table?
Here's to wishing peace in the world and an end to all the wars, whether they be military actions or economic / tariff wars.
Wishing all, peace in the world, an abundance of kindness in 2026 and joyful memories made at the sewing machine. May all your projects fit the way you like!
Clockwise from the top: cotton skirt (The Assembly Line, S:402 Tulip skirt), blue cotton knit t-shirt (OOP Butterick 6859) and cotton pullover top (The Assembly Line, T:202 High Cuff Sweater).
There were projects completed at the work table this month. All of these were first-time used patterns and turned out to be wearable toiles. I would like to re-visit all of them in the future when I can find some more free time. These June makes turned out to be some comfortable pieces that I often reached for throughout this month.
And there was also mending and alterations that received some attention. Bedroom curtains that needed some hem adjustments and various broken stitches that needed to be repaired were done.
It was twenty years ago that Fabricland stopped carrying Simplicity and New Look patterns here in Canada. And now Fabricland has started selling off these Big Four Five legacy patterns (Vogue, Butterick, McCall's, Burda and Know Me) at deep discounts.
It breaks my heart that these pattern companies are the latest victim of the convicted felon's tariff scheme. But according to an upbeat message by Mimi G, work at the Big Four continues. So what is going on? According to a reply to a question on the Mimi G video update, there are Fall Vogues in the works. Deep breath. It's heartbreaking to even think that the Big 4 may not survive the upheaval tariffs have created.
I did take advantage of Fabricland's recent pattern discounts and, with a heavy heart and elbows momentarily down, picked up a few patterns just in case it's my last chance.
Vogue 2115, Know Me 2076, Butterick 6745 and McCall's 8147 were recently added into the stash. And elbows are back up. The available stock at the store is low and many patterns found in the pages of the pattern catalogues are no longer available in the dwindling collection found in the pattern drawers. The times they are a-changin'.
National Sewing Machine Day
Another June presents us with another reason to celebrate our sewing machines. June 13 happened to be National Sewing Machine day. I am intrigued with what the future will hold with artificial intelligence and the use of sewing robots to help over populate the globe with fast-fashion. Yikes!
This month 5.6 metres of fabric, 7 spools of thread, 1 recycled zipper, 1 KATM sewing label, 1.5 metres of Knit 'N Stable and 0.8 metres of basting tape were used from the stash. There were four new patterns added to the stash.
This is The Assembly Line's T:202, High Cuff Sweater. This pattern may make it back on the cutting table sometime soon as this is one comfortable top and it's a well drafted pattern that was a pleasure to sew.
The plaid fabric is a 100% cotton and the ribbing is a cotton knit leftover from this project. Both fabrics were pre-treated with a tumble through the washing machine and dryer cycles before hitting the worktable. The plaid fabric was a remnant piece measuring 1.1 metres and if it weren't for shortening the sleeve length, I wouldn't have enough fabric. I did take Anna's suggestion of adding 3/4" to the length to the neckline band and I'm glad that I did. The shoulder and armhole seams were sewing with a 5/8" seam allowance. The side seams and bands were sewn with the recommended one centimeter seam allowance.
The waistband has a lovely curve that gives this top a nice fit in the back. The only change I might do on another version is to just shorten the sleeve length a wee bit more.
Sewing IS Political
This is the latest Canadian 🍁 made and tariff free project to emerge from the sewing machine during the convicted felon's economic war on the world. All of the supplies and fabric were found in the stash. The pattern is from The Assembly Line, a Swedish pattern company. The fabrics were found many moons ago at Marshall Fabrics, a western Canadian fabric outlet. The black Gütermann threads were pulled from the stash and were picked up from Fabricland, another Canadian fabric outlet.
Project details
Seams: 2.8 straight and knit (lightening bolt) stitches
Seam finish: Serged
Fabric: 1.1 metres of 100% cotton plaid and 0.6 metres rib knit
Pattern: The Assembly Line's High Cuff Sweater
Size: Large
Alternations / Pattern Modifications: Shortened the sleeve length and sewed a 5/8" seam allowance at the shoulder and armhole seams.
Additional Tools and Supplies: Cutting table, paper scissors, tailor's chalk (3 chalk colours were used to help identify the sides, front and back on the waistband), fabric scissors, pins, pin cushions, Janome 4120 QDC sewing machine, walking foot, Janome AirThread 2000D serger, threads, thread clippers iron, ironing board and tea.
I've made a few Tulip dresses in the past but this is my first Tulip skirt which has some of the best design elements of the Tulip dress. I am a fan of the front side pockets and the tulip shape of the skirt.
It is a comfortable skirt and I do recommend this pattern. I cut a size large knowing that it was going to be too big if I sewed the recommended seam allowance. I thought if I sewed 5/8" seam allowances I would come closer to the fit I need. In the end, I think I should have cut a size medium and could still have sewn a 5/8" seam allowance and achieve a good fit.
The length was shortened two and a half inches and there is an one and a half inch hem. The pockets were raised about an inch, three inches down from the waist cut edge.
The fabric is a medium weight cotton sateen with some stretch that I pulled from the stash. It was pretreated with a tumble in the washing machine and dryer before hitting the ironing board for a steam pressing.
Sewing IS Political
This skirt is the latest Canadian 🍁 and tariff free make. Most of the material and supplies were found in the stash. Some of the threads were new for this project.
Let's count the ways that this lovely project did not contribute to the convicted felon's economy.
The Tulip skirt pattern is from The Assembly Line, a pattern company from Sweden. I picked up this pattern after I stopped shopping American products which sadly meant saying good-bye to any future Vogue patterns. I don't miss the American line of sewing patterns anymore, I actually found some beautiful patterns in queue from across the pond to keep me busy for the next while. This Tulip skirt pattern is one of those patterns.
The cotton sateen fabric was found in the stash and purchased before the convicted felon took office for the second time. I found it in the discounted section of Fabricland, a Canadian fabric store.
The scissors used to cut the fabric are Merchant and Mills, a company from the United Kingdom. They were purchased from The Workroom, a Canadian company.
This project was sewn on Janome machines, a Japanese company.
The zipper is a recycled 22" zipper from a previous project that was cut to size.
Some of the threads used in the sewing machine and serger were Gütenmann threads from Europe and were purchased at Marshall Fabrics, a western Canadian fabric store. There were some vintage spools of Ballet® brand threads found in Mom's thread box that were a close colour match and used in the serger.
The label is from Kylie and the Machine (KATM), an Australian company and purchased directly from them to avoid shopping on Etsy.
I still had a wee bit, about 1.5 metres, of denim left over from this project. And so, I thought to make one of my favourite skirt patterns, OOP Vogue 1247, from way back-in-the-day. This skirt is a Rachel Comey design, circa 2011.
The skirt was lengthened twelve inches with a two inch hem. Other than that, there were no other changes to the design. Oh, wait a second, I also finished the seam allowances with the serger instead of the Hong Kong seam finish recommended in the pattern instructions.
Fabric
This medium weight denim fabric is to die for. You don't find 100% cotton denim like this in the fabric store aisles anymore. Well, at least not around here. It's been in the stash for decades. It's been in the stash long enough to have a faded fold line down the middle. Yup, that long. Thankfully this denim is wide and I was able to cut out this project around the faded line. It was pretreated several times with tumbles through the washing machine and dryer. It was steam pressed before hitting the cutting table.
Sewing IS Political
This is another Canadian made 🍁 and tariff free project. Today, the convicted felon's plans to annex Canada made headlines in the news once again. This disrespectful rhetoric against Canada's sovereignty and the global tariffs are my reasons for sewing from the stash and not purchasing anymore American products. All of the supplies and equipment used to create this project were from the stash with the exception of the zipper.
The fabric was part of the stash for over twenty years. It came into the stash from Fanny Fabrics, a Calgary based fabric store chain that closed down in 2005.
The pattern, out-of-print (OOP) Vogue 1247, is an American product that has been in the stash for over a decade. It was back in 2012 that I made my first version with this pattern.
The threads are a mix of Gütermann threads and Coats and Clark. Even though the Coats and Clark threads are labelled as made in Mexico, Coats and Clark is an American company that donated to the convicted felon's election campaign and once they are all stash-busted will not be replenished.
After discovering that out-of-print (OOP) Vogue 9057 works as an undershirt to wear under the back brace, work began on making some more. First, more fabric went in the wash for pre-shrinking and a tumble in the dryer. While waiting for the yardage of fabric to dry, the underarm padding pattern piece was enlarged for more coverage.
Four new tops were cut out with the neckline adjusted with an additional inch all around. The tops were cut in a size medium using view A.
The shoulder seams were sewn right sides together but the armhole and side seams were sewn wrong sides together. This is a feature that I found on RTW scoliosis undergarments to prevent the bulkiness of seams pressing against the skin. I recreated this feature with the tops to wear under my own brace. The hems were finished as I would have finished any other top, an inch top-stitched hem. Instead of sewing an neckline band, the edges were serged and folded over 5/8" and then topstitched in place.
These four cotton French terry tops are Canadian made and tariff-free. Since the United States of America declared an economic war on this country, I've been mindful not to contribute to the convicted felon's economy. Let's be clear, this is not all about drugs crossing the border or that American banks are not allowed to do business in Canada. The chronic liar and convicted felon and his republican cohort started talking trash about Canada becoming part of the United States and using economic force to make it happen. Piss off.
Artist: Bruce MacKinnon, Halifax Chronicle-Herald
The fabric was purchased at a trusted Canadian business, Marshall Fabrics, and has been in my stash for awhile. It was at a bargain price and even though there were a few flaws in the yardage, this piece was flawless. No need for a label to cover up any holes. The fabric was pre-treated before hitting the cutting table.
The threads used in the sewing machines are a combination of Gütermann threads from Europe and finishing off the last bits of yellow Coats and Clark threads still in the stash. These Coats and Clark spools of thread are old, wood spools old, and are labeled as an American product. I've been doing research into Coats and Clark business ties. In 2019, Coats and Clark was acquired by Spinrite, what seems like a Canadian company with its headquarters in Ontario. In fact, Spinrite is owned by American private equity investors; Comvest Partners and JW Levin Management Partners and was acquired in 2018. Needless to say, I'm clearing out the Coats and Clark threads from the stash and not replacing them while threats of annexation and tariffs still linger.
The fabric and paper scissors along with the pins used during this project are from Twain. If you're in the market for a new pair of fabric shears and want to support a Canadian business check out LDH Scissors, a company from Ontario. Their scissors are manufactured in China. But if you want my recommendation (I haven't tried LDH Scissors), I have a pair of Merchant and Mills fabric scissors and I couldn't be more pleased with them. Merchant and Mills is a British company and you can source their products via The Workroom, a Canadian company from Ontario and they do deliver. I highly recommend this Canadian business, all my interactions with The Workroom have been positive. Merchant and Mills also carry pins.
The pattern, OOP Vogue 9057, is an American product. This pattern was previously used many times and has been in my stash for a decade. I am using what I have in the stash and not replenishing the sewing supplies with American pattern and sewing products during this economic wartime. There are many Canadian, Australian and European businesses that deserve support rather than supporting the convicted felon's economy.
These tops were sewn on Japanese made Janome sewing machines. Bernina sewing machines are from Switzerland and are also wonderful sewing machines. I do have a vintage Brother sewing machine, this is also a Japanese made sewing machine. No Singer sewing machines (American) are part of the sewing tools used here.
Thank you God for a stash to get me through this economic wartime and a sewing hobby that provides a bit of escape, even if for only a brief moment, from these surreal times.
Project details
Fabric: 4 metres, 100% cotton French terry (there was enough left over pieces from the previously top to cut some of the pieces used here).
Pattern: Previously used OOP Vogue 9057, circa 2014
Thread: 8 spools of thread (mostly yellow) were finished.
Seams: knit (lightening bolt) stitch and serged seams.
Seam finish: Serged
Additional Tools and Supplies: Folding table, fabric scissors, paper, paper scissors, measuring tape, pins, pin cushion, fine tip marker, measuring gauge, Janome 4120 QDC sewing machine, walking foot, Janome AirThread 2000D serger, iron, ironing board, and time listening and watching news reports.
I pulled out my maple leaf top from storage. It just seems appropriate to put it on today. Mind you, I will be wearing a red merino wool crew top to keep me warm.
Oh, Vogue Patterns, how I am going to miss you. Vogue patterns are made in the U.S.A. and let's be clear Trump economics will make things stupidly expensive. A new Vogue design is currently priced at $42.00 Cdn. and then throw on a 25% tariff. That just means, bye, bye Vogue and Simplicity and McCall's and Butterick and Burda patterns.
Sure, there are some Vogue and Butterick patterns that were purchased before the felon took office that I hope to sew this year. Vogue 2060, the Diane Von Furstenberg reissued wrap dress pattern, is on the list of want-to-sew projects and is already in the stash. We're entering tough economic times and tough decisions have to be made and not purchasing anymore made in the United States products is one of those tough decisions. I will be sewing with patterns already in the stash. But no more new patterns from U.S. pattern companies. Thankfully, Canada has many Canadian pattern companies to support if the need for a new pattern should arise. Say hello to Closet Core Patterns, Jalie patterns, and Helen's Closet are a few that come to mind.
Coats and Clark is an American company and are no-purchase items during the economic war against Canada. Thankfully, Gütermann threads are from Europe, so I'm covered in the thread department. My fabric scissors are from Merchant and Mills, an English company. Other fabric scissors are from Asian countries such as Taiwan. My sewing machines are Janome, a Japanese company. And there is a fabric stash to keep me going along with other non-American resources.
Five years ago I wrote a blog post on National Dress Up Your Pet Day and I started off with how "the pet market for pet products and services is a multi-billion dollar market." Oh my goodness, how much the headlines have changed since that time.
This news story appeared a year and a half ago. And twenty twenty-five continues with this trend. It's not just a local issue, BBC also wrote about the same issue as well. Yes, times are heartbreakingly tough for a lot of us with the price of EVERYTHING going up and the newly re-elected and soon to be president of the United States threatening economic hardship towards my country. Things are well past the sticker shock phase of inflation and price gouging and threats of tariffs. It has lingered into eye rolling and walking away territory. And sadly, according to animal shelter employees and these new articles, it is happening to beloved pets.
So maybe on National Dress Up Your Pet Day, instead of sewing up the latest pet attire let's think about the poor abandoned pets as well. Maybe, this year we might consider helping a local shelter care for the animals looking for a forever home.
Of course, celebrate our pets and even dress them up, maybe just add a different twist to the celebration this year and help out the ones looking for a forever home.
The timing of everything Barbie pink found in every corner of the malls and retail landscape is much more interesting than just a clever marketing plot. It's not just plastic dolls dressed in pink or doll house furnishings, it's clothing and shoes for grown ups. It's a placebo effect for trouble times. Let's consider that when Barbie was first released in the late 1950s, the doll was a celebration of the ummm, not pink.
It wasn't until the 1970s that the connection between Barbie and the colour pink took hold. For those of us old enough to remember the earlier Barbie days, it really wasn't a pink, pink world. So why the shift to branding pink as Barbie's preferred colour instead of the continuing with a multi-coloured world of the earlier days? Marketing a happy colour into Barbie's world could be seen as inserting a colour to counter balance an outside world going through anxious times and social change.
The 1970s was a decade marked by enormous economic and cultural change. It is marked by the end of the post-war economic boom, record high interest rates and record inflation. Sounds familiar? It was a time that divided a country fighting in the Vietnam War. Environment issues were taking center stage as Earth Day established itself in 1970. The 1970s birthed the punk movement. Disco ruled the dance floor. And let's not forget the Watergate scandal and the Roe vs. Wade decision that helped to define the decade.
Pink is a highly coded colour that emerged out of Barbie's world in the 1970s. It happened as a "New Right" movement mobilized in defense of political conservatism and traditional gender and family roles.
Although, I will argue that orange is the happiest colour, many will argue that pink holds the title of being a bright and fun colour that makes people happy. And in our own turbulent times with Roe vs. Wade reappearing in the headlines, record global inflation, the continuing war in Ukraine and the ripple effect of the war on global food security couldn't we all use a bit of pink to re-soothe an anxious world? Or is all this pink everywhere just adding to the anxiety of these current times?
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on National Ribbon Skirt Day:
“Today, I join all those across Canada who are marking the first National Ribbon Skirt Day, whether that be through celebration, ceremony, or with community. Every year from now on, January 4 will be an opportunity for us all to learn more about and to celebrate Indigenous cultures, traditions, histories, and contributions to this diverse country.
“Passed unanimously into law by Parliament last month, National Ribbon Skirt Day originates with the story of Isabella Kulak. A member of Cote First Nation, Saskatchewan, Isabella was shamed for wearing her handmade ribbon skirt to a formal wear day at her elementary school. Traditionally worn by First Nations and Métis peoples, ribbon skirts are a centuries-old symbol of identity, adaptation, and survival for Indigenous women, girls, and gender-diverse people, and represents a direct connection to Mother Earth. Isabella’s story shone a light on the enduring injustices, racism, and discrimination faced by First Nations, Inuit, and Métis in Canada every day, and on the importance of the role we all have to play in making sure that what happened never happens again to anyone in Canada.
“Raising awareness of and protecting the unique and deeply personal traditions of Indigenous communities is essential to advancing reconciliation as a society, as well as building relationships and connections based on mutual respect and understanding. The Government of Canada is working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to protect and promote their cultures and traditions, which are critical to the vitality and well-being of their communities. This includes our ongoing efforts through the Federal Pathway to Address Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People to assist in the revitalization and strengthening of Indigenous cultures and identity. We also continue to work closely with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act and develop an action plan that will help ensure the inherent rights of all Indigenous Peoples are respected. These are important steps in our ongoing work to renew our nation-to-nation, Inuit-Crown, and government-to-government relationships through respect, healing, and cooperation.
“This National Ribbon Skirt Day, I invite everyone to learn from Indigenous Peoples about their cultures and histories – from languages to traditional ceremonies and regalia to ancestral ties to the land. Together, let us amplify Indigenous voices and stand up against racism and discrimination to build a better society for everyone.”
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