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Critics dismiss RCMP addition of Indigenous ribbon skirt

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Ever since 1990 when Baltej Singh Dhillon won the right to wear a turban while on duty, the RCMP, on occasion, adjusted its uniform regulations to reflect cultural and religious diversity in its ranks.

The latest edition, a ribbon skirt, is now part of the ceremonial uniform options for Indigenous officers who identify as women or Two-Spirit people.

Public reaction to the change is largely negative.

Melissa Ridgen explains why.

For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/10522368/rcmp-ribbon-skirt-insulting-indigenous-activists/

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