Giant Tiger Stores Limited has launched its third-year partnership with the national Indigenous charity Indspire to create an exclusive orange shirt and raise awareness for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Featuring a brand-new design by Two-Spirit Ojibwe artist Patrick Hunter, the shirt is available now at select Giant Tiger stores and GiantTiger.com, with 100 per cent of the proceeds donated to Indspire to support Indigenous post-secondary students through the Learning from the Past Fund.
The company said the new design reflects Hunter’s vision of uniting First Nations communities in Canada through his joyful artistry while bringing awareness to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. To explore the new design and discover the journey behind its creation, click HERE.
“When creating the new artwork for the shirt, I drew inspiration from the quote, ‘They buried us, but they didn’t know we were seeds’,” said Hunter. “The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation addresses difficult conversations, and I feel we’ve come a long way. Canadians are now starting to recognise the accomplishments of First Nations people. In the past, our story was often linked with trauma but, today, a deeper understanding and awareness is growing through knowledge. With this partnership and the new design, I hope to bring more joy to the world as we continue these important conversations.”
“We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Indspire and the incredibly talented Patrick Hunter to create a one-of-a-kind shirt and raise funds for Indigenous post-secondary students,” said Gabrielle Hargrove, Senior Vice President and HR Officer at Giant Tiger Stores Limited. “At Giant Tiger, we are committed to doing what’s right for our customers, and we are proud of our partnership with Indspire and the meaningful discussions it fosters to make a tangible difference in the communities we are privileged to serve.”
Giant Tiger has supported programs that help Indigenous students graduate and become leaders of tomorrow for a long time and its collaboration has raised over $750,000 to date for Indspire’s Learning from the Past Fund, which provides bursaries to Indigenous post-secondary students pursuing education in Indigenous Studies and Languages.
“Our continued partnership with Giant Tiger exemplifies how collaboration can lead to meaningful change,” said Indspire’s President and CEO Mike DeGagné. “The funds raised through this initiative not only provide critical support to Indigenous students pursuing post-secondary education but also foster a deeper understanding and respect for Indigenous cultures across Canada. This campaign is a testament to the power of unity in promoting education and reconciliation.”
For more information on the new design and Indspire, visit gianttiger.com/pages/truth-and-reconciliation.
