2nd annual National Ribbon Skirt Day

Today marks the second annual National Ribbon Skirt Day. January 4th provides all people living in Canada with an opportunity to recognize and honour the history, culture, identity and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis in Canada. 

In May 2023, the Greater Sudbury Police Service unveiled the ribbon skirt that we have adopted into our Number One Dress Uniform.

In collaboration with Indigenous community partners, Indigenous members of GSPS carefully designed and created the GSPS ribbon skirt to reflect Indigenous culture and resiliency and to honour the land on which we serve.

The ribbon skirt provides our members the ability to recognize their inherent dignity, bravery and self-worth. It promotes healing, strength, pride, respect and resiliency by reclaiming their culture.

The skirt demonstrates our commitment to ongoing learning and to moving forward with Indigenous community members guiding the path of reconciliation.

We are honoured to have the ribbon skirt added to our formal dress.

Learn more about Canada’s National Ribbon Skirt Day.