Skills Canada Saskatchewan now offers Ribbon Skirts, Beading and Paddle Making at the provincial level!
There is also the Norther Regionals in Meadow Lake
Congratulations to Prairie from Sturgeon Lake First Nation for winning gold at the Skills Canada Saskatchewan Ribbon Skirt Competition!
This year’s event took place at Saskatchewan Polytechnic in Saskatoon. Thanks to everyone who stopped by to cheer on our competitors! Thank you to fellow committee members Cree and Candace Longjohn for all their positive energy and help in bringing beading and ribbon skirts to this event. We want to acknowledge the efforts of Skills Canada SK for their work in promoting Indigenous arts!
The skills required to work in the clothing and textile industry can lead to various careers in the fashion sector, which also encompasses apparel production, manufacturing, management, marketing and sales. Apparel production is a very exacting profession that requires a great deal of creativity. It involves measuring, tracing, cutting, sewing, fitting, adjusting and finishing. These steps are taken according to the specifications provided. Dressmakers can also create their own designs and sketch patterns for garments that are tailor-made for specific clients or sold off the rack in retail stores.
