Youth fashion show a hit for Muscowpetung First Nation

CTV News

18-06-2025

Body positivity and building confidence were the purpose of a youth fashion show hosted by Muscowpetung First Nation. (MickFavel/CTVNews)
Body positivity and building confidence was the purpose of a youth fashion show hosted by Muscowpetung First Nation.
Indigenous fashion and art designers took part, providing outfits as well as the makeup and hair needed for those participating.
'Looking at the kids in their gear right now, they are so confident. They are so proud,' said Melissa Tavita, the Chief of Muscowpetung First Nation.
A stage was set up complete with lights, music and an emcee.
The youth were then able to model outfits for their friends and family in attendance.
'For me, I'd rather take this over some New York or Paris show. We are not invisible anymore. We're here and rising to the occasion,' said Stephanie Gamble, the owner of C. Lysias Designs.
Mia Buckles is model who took helped through the event. She said these types of events are a great way to build self esteem within youth.
'It is so important to have this community engagement in First Nations because it builds a lot of confidence,' Buckles said.
The fashion show was one of the major events of Muscowpetung First Nation's Treaty Days Celebration.
Leadership said getting youth in a positive mindset and to feel better about themselves was the goal of the fashion show.
'That's what we want to teach our kids is to be confident and proud. Give that encouragement where they need it, because a lot of our youth now adays need that encouragement,' said Tavita.