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Extension A: Ribbon Skirt - What's in a Name

  1. Watch the Ribbon Skirt introduction video below.
  2. Why would naming a band Ribbon Skirt carry a "responsibility" rather than just being a catchy label?
  3. What is the difference between using a cultural symbol and representing a cultural symbol?
  4. How does intergenerational dialogue (a mother's caution vs. a young musician's creative vision) shape Indigenous art today?
  5. Student Activity: Write a brief reflection on a symbol, title, or value from their your own heritage or community that carries a deep level of responsibility.
Ribbon Skirt: An introduction with Tashiina Buswa