Google Canada Celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day with New Doodle

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Google Canada is celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day today with a new Search Doodle that was designed by an Indigenous illustrator and pays homage to the communities’ traditional clothing.

“Today’s Doodle showcases ribbon skirts and ribbon shirts, handmade garments worn by Indigenous communities that are a symbol of Indigenous pride,” a spokesperson for Google Canada told iPhone in Canada.

“Although its meaning varies, ribbon skirts and ribbon shirts often symbolize empowerment, strength, resilience, honour, respect, and connection to the earth. Each individual is free to include elements of their own personality — a spiritual canvas to express one’s creativity and experience.”

Google Doodles replace the Google logo on Search to mark holidays, anniversaries, and other historic days. The new Google Doodle was created by Shaikara David, an Ottawa-based illustrator and animator from the Akwesasne Mohawk Territory. With her work, David aims to explore cultural identity and representation while celebrating her heritage and combining her imagination with the natural world to create art.

“Ribbon skirts and ribbon shirts are beautiful garments that hold so much significance to Indigenous communities, including my own,” said David. “I’m honoured to celebrate and build awareness for my culture and customs through my art, and I hope those who see my Doodle are drawn to its beauty and colours and inspired to learn more about Indigenous communities across Turtle Island.”

The Google Doodle honouring National Indigenous Peoples Day is being displayed today on Google Canada’s Search homepage. Back in 2022, Google commemorated National Indigenous Peoples Day with a Doodle featuring prominent Indigenous artist Norval Morrisseau, widely known as the “Picasso of the North.”