Kids who look different can be bullied in school, so Michael Linklater has started a campaign to raise awareness about why indigenous men and boys may choose to braid their hair. “I wear a braid to honour my ancestors and my culture,” says Linklater, who is Nehiyaw (Cree) from Thunderchild First Nation, in the western province of Saskatchewan.
Canada has many indigenous tribes and each one has its own stories about why men and boys wear braids. For some, it is a symbol of strength and wisdom that reflects their identity. The public broadcaster’s CBC Aboriginal has asked readers to submit their reasons and has posted them online along with photographs.
Linklater told CBC he hopes the “Boys with Braids” campaign creates an understanding of the cultural significance of wearing braids.
(from CBC)
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