FASHION Magazine
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Indigenous Regalia Finds a New Audience — and Appreciation — Online
James Jones’s breathtaking variety of regalia — the term for a powwow dancer’s outfits and accessories — would have sat unseen for over a year if it weren’t for TikTok. Better known as @notoriouscree to his three million followers, the Edmonton-based dancer has been breaking out his grass, hoop and fancy dance attire on the […]
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Indigenous Creators You Should Be Following On TikTok
Today marks the 25th annual National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada, a time to celebrate the richness of Indigenous culture while recognizing there is still much work that needs to be done in regards to reconciliation. Through fashion, music and comedy (among other things), Indigenous content creators have been educating people through their social media […]
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Here’s How to Stream Inclusion Revolution, A Talk On BIPOC Inclusion in Canada’s Creative Industries
Inclusion Revolution, a digital discussion on the importance of BIPOC voices in fashion, design, culture and media, is free to view online.
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My Story: Kawennáhere Devery Jacobs on Queer Indigenous Representation in the Entertainment Industry
Mohawk actor/filmmaker Kawennáhere Devery Jacobs on how she got her start, the kinds of projects she’s drawn to, and the need for more Indigenous representation in media.
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Ashley Callingbull Looks Incredible in This Jewellery Campaign
Ashley Callingbull, the winner of 2015’s Miss Universe pageant, is our favourite professional pretty person. Besides being Zoolander-level ridiculously good-looking, the Alberta-born activist uses her platform to speak out on issues affecting Indigenous Canadians and takes calls from the likes of Justin Trudeau who look for her advice. N0w she’s showing off her modelling chops […]
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The Indigenous Fashion Design Breakthrough
I was travelling through India on my own when I finally decided I wanted to look like all the beautiful women around me. So I walked into a jewellery shop in Pondicherry and stood perfectly still as a burly man in a lungi pushed a stud through my right nostril with his bare hands. Today, […]
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5 Indigenous Entrepreneurs Creating Social Change in Their Communities
In commemoration of National Indigenous Peoples Day, we’re taking a look at how five entrepreneurs across different industries are implementing Indigenous values. Inspiring the next generation, creating social awareness, and giving back to their community lies at the core of their business strategy. “Entrepreneurship is a big part of Indigenous heritage,” says Sunshine Tenasco, founder of […]
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What Does it Mean to be a Modern Day Mohawk Woman?
APTN’s hit series Mohawk Girls has spent five years trying to navigate the question: what does it means to be a Mohawk woman in the 21st century? Brittany LeBorgne, who plays Zoe on the show, seems like a good person to answer that question. Because both on screen and off, Brittany is a strong, smart, kick-ass Mohawk […]
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