Why Indigenous boys and men choose to wear braids

CBC Indigenous asked readers: "Why do Indigenous boys and men choose to wear braids?" Here are some of the answers we got.
CBC Indigenous asked readers: Why do Indigenous boys and men choose to wear braids? Here are some of the answers we got.

Why Indigenous boys and men choose to wear braids

Native Mansi boy with long braids 1899. Nowadays most mansi and khanty men cut their hair short in european russian style, but originally both indigenous siberi…

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Why Indigenous boys and men choose to wear braids

Why Indigenous boys and men choose to wear braids

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This Cheslatta Carrier Nation woman says braiding helped her grieve loss of her mom

This Cheslatta Carrier Nation woman says braiding helped her grieve loss of her mom

Why Indigenous boys and men choose to wear braids

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