MANS Cultural Studies teacher Janice Clark struck on the perfect project for all ages, from Kindergarten to Grade 12: the culturally-important Cree ribbon skirt.

All attending MANS students participated in sewing instruction, choosing to create either a colourful skirt with appliqued ribbon detail or a pillowcase that could be adapted as a breechcloth for traditional regalia. Dakota Pratt, mother of 8-year-old Kiya, noted with pleasure that Kiya confidently critiqued her mother’s sewing attempts and offered tips regarding her father’s regalia, which was in progress. — By Lynn McDowell