The Southern Chiefs’ Organization is hosting a ribbon skirt and shirt-making workshop for First Nations veterans in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on March 28, 2026. This gathering offers veterans from across the region, including those from Sandy Bay, a chance to come together for a day of cultural creativity and a communal feast.
Participants will learn how to craft traditional clothing under the guidance of facilitator Natasha Desarmenien-Mann, a member of the Sagkeeng Anicinabe First Nation. The organization will provide all the sewing materials for the event, ensuring that veterans can focus on connecting with one another while they work.
This event is organized through the First Nations Veterans Program, which works to support former service members from 34 Anishinaabe and Dakota Nations. The program offers help with Veterans Affairs claims and provides traditional healing supports to address historical gaps in how Indigenous veterans have been treated.
The workshop will be held in Winnipeg on Treaty One Territory, though the specific location is only shared with participants after they complete their registration. The initiative is part of an ongoing effort to honor the military contributions of First Nations citizens and provide meaningful community spaces for healing.
