❤️The Ojibwe Survivance Dress❤️ This tribute dress honors Ojibwe women who preserved culture through oppression and genocide. While making this dress, I reflected on womanhood, inspired by my ancestors who were key to our culture. During the fur trade era, women were primary traders in the Great Lakes area, showing resilience and creativity in crafting functional and beautiful items that still influence contemporary art. The velvet and floral appliqué on this dress embodies the craftsmanship of