The introduction of a ribbon skirt as a part of the RCMP dress uniform has been met with both cheers and jeers across Indian country. The cheering section maintains that it’s a good thing and ...

The RCMP has altered its dress code to include Indigenous ribbon skirts, making the garment available as part of official ceremonial uniforms for female First Nations officers who choose to wear it.

The RCMP is now giving officers the option of wearing a ribbon skirt as part of the iconic "red serge" dress uniform. The RCMP says it's an attempt to built culture change in the organization.

While RCMP said on social media Wednesday the ... distinction will most often be worn as part of the ceremonial dress uniform, at events that could range from religious or spiritual services ...

It's one of the changes to the RCMP uniform and dress policy made in May. Staff Sgt. Kevin Baillie said the ability for front-line officers to have facial hair is a big shift in policy. " ...

The national police force is expanding its ceremonial uniform dress code, adding ribbon skirts ... from enthusiasm to criticism. The RCMP announced the initiative on Wednesday with a photo ...

“Today the #RCMP officially announces the addition of the Ribbon Skirt to the RCMP uniform,” Royal Canadian ... and Métis Sash into their ceremonial dress.” There are more than half a ...

A skirt that symbolizes reclaiming identity for Indigenous people is now part of the RCMP's official uniform. An example of a ribbon skirt is shown in an undated handout image published to RCMP ...

says the new RCMP Barbie is wearing a mostly accurate recreation of the Mounties' distinct formal uniform, though her long hair might not cut it for a recruit. "Her uniform is pretty correct," ...

For the first time ever, RCMP officers are now allowed to grow a full beard. It's one of the changes to the RCMP uniform and dress policy made in May. Staff Sgt. Kevin Baillie said the ability for ...