Indigenous

Sorrento Program

2026 Indigenous Ways of Knowing: Celebrated Ribbon Skirt or Shirt Workshop

With Bernice Jensen

March 13 - 15, 2026
Sorrento Retreat and Conferrence Centre

Celebrated Ribbon Skirt or Shirt Workshop Learn about the history, symbolism, and protocol of the ribbon skirt (or shirt), a traditional Indigenous clothing worn by women. Each skirt is made up of fabric and multiple ribbon colours. The ribbons represent many meanings and together, the skirt can tell a story.  Similarly, ribbon shirts represent cultural […]

2026 Indigenous Ways of Knowing Meals: Celebrated Ribbon Skirt or Shirt Workshop

March 13 - 15, 2026

Enhance your experience and allow us to prepare, cook and clean up, allowing you more time to relax or work on your project. Meals will include the following: Dinner Friday March 13, 2026 Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Saturday March 14, 2026 Breakfast and Lunch Sunday March 15, 2026

Rent a sewing machine

March 14 - 15, 2026

If you don't already have a sewing machine, you can rent one for the duration of the program! The fee of $20.00 is payable to Bernice Jensen at beginning of class.