Los Alamos Public Schools hosts ribbon skirt and shirt workshop

Los Alamos Public Schools in New Mexico hosted its first Ribbon Skirt and Shirt Workshop last month at Los Alamos High School in celebration of Native American Heritage Month, according to the Los Alamos Daily Post. More than 45 students and family members attended the workshop, where participants created personalized ribbon skirts and shirts both during school hours and an evening session that was open to the community.

According to the Los Alamos Daily Post, the workshop was organized with support from LAPS Native American Student Support staff member Jovita Mowrer, who said the event focused on shared learning and strengthening community connection through Indigenous cultural practices. The report said community members shared cultural knowledge and assisted with the workshop, while local businesses donated materials and district employees volunteered as seamstresses. LAPS said it hopes to make the workshop an annual activity.