Join us for an evening of stories, culture, and creativity.

White Earth Tribal & Community College invites you to Unraveling the Ribbon, a community documentary screening exploring the history, meaning, and enduring significance of the Native American ribbon skirt.

Through stories shared across generations, this powerful film honors ribbon skirts as expressions of identity, resilience, healing, ceremony, creativity, and Indigenous sovereignty.

Featured Guest: Beverly St. John, WETCC Sewing Instructor, who is featured in the documentary sharing the history and meaning of the ribbon skirt tradition.

Thursday, July 23

5:00–6:30 PM

White Earth Tribal & Community College

Zhede & Zhiishiib Rooms

Light refreshments will be provided.

Ribbon skirt kits will be available for all participants.

The journey doesn’t end with the screening! Continue learning and creating alongside community during our Open Sew Workshops:

Monday, July 27 | 10:00 AM–4:00 PM

Wednesday, July 29 | 10:00 AM–4:00 PM

Thursday, July 30 | 4:00–7:00 PM

Bev’s Sewing Room (Azaadi)

Come listen, learn, create, and celebrate the stories woven into ribbon skirt traditions.

All are welcome. Miigwech.