“Regalia in Indigenous cultures refers to the traditional and often sacred clothing, accessories and artifacts worn or carried during various ceremonies, such as a powwows, celebrations, and pan-national gatherings.”
— thecanadianencyclopedia.ca
Project Guide
This 6-activity Project Guide helps youth to learn where to start with regalia making and how to create their own regalia. Youth will feel encouraged to share the the regalia they created during a special event at the end and later, at a powwow.
Audience: Indigenous youth in grades 3 and higher
Length: 20 pages
Leader Guide
The Leader Guide includes all the content from the Project Guide and provides project leaders with additional tips and suggestions as they support youth through their regalia project.
Note: Project leaders who wish to use these guides are encouraged to work with Indigenous partners who already know how to make regalia.
Length: 20 pages
