Like the ribbons that dance along our ribbon skirts or the ones that encircle gifts to your loved one, ribbons have always held special meanings in Métis homes and culture.
The past two and a half years have been difficult and unprecedented times for our families and communities. Through a pandemic and the traumas we continue to collectively face as re-discoveries continue across former residential school sites, the time to heal together is critical.
We see you overcome the pain, uncertainty and related stress and anxiety. We would love you to share a symbolic message for yourself, your family, to other women and our communities, that hope abounds. Through the vision and insight of our Métis sister Brenda White from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, LFMO launched the “Grandmother Ribbon Campaign” in Spring 2020 to spread hope, light and joy across the Motherland.
Two years later, we continue to send out purple Grandmother Ribbons to encourage you and your loved ones to hang them in your windows, on your front lawn or around your neighbourhood. We’ve reached Métis families as far away as Australia!
The message we want to convey is that this time will pass and will make way for better, brighter days until when we can join together as strong Métis women, 2SLGBTQQIA+ folks, kinship networks and communities.
