Six Nations woman dons ceremonial dress for Mac convocation – Hamilton Spectator

June 10, 2015-06-11

Christa Jonathan, a Sociology student at McMaster University and a member of Six Nations, crossed the stage at her convocation in a traditional ribbon dress, customarily worn for ceremonial occasions.

Christa, an award-winning scholar, did not wear an academic gown, though she was “hooded,” in keeping with the university’s convocation protocol.

The 21-year-old was the first person to graduate wearing traditional Indigenous dress, and she hopes others will follow her example.

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