Some boys are teased and their braids are pulled, he said. Others, like 11-year-old Rafe Vadnais from Kainai First Nation , have had their hair cut while at school.

For some indigenous men and boys, their braids are a symbol of strength, wisdom, and are something that reflects their identity. ‪#‎BoysWithBraids. ABOUT THE AUTHOR. Lenard Monkman.

The Manitoba government contributed $38,900 towards today’s Winnipeg Boys with Braids event hosted by Ka Ni Kanichihk at the RBC Convention Centre, announced Premier Wab Kinew. The Boys with ...

An exhibition showing at the Wild Bird Trust aims to educate on the cultural significance and importance of long hair on Indigenous boys and men. Boys Who Braid Their Hair comprises photographs of ...

The Manitoba government contributed $38,900 towards today’s Winnipeg Boys with Braids event hosted at the RBC Convention Centre. Read on.