The master carvers of Haida Gwaii whose totem poles, ocean-going canoes, and Gwaii Haanas victory made them the most artistically celebrated indigenous nation in Canada.
Haida — the maritime nation of Haida Gwaii whose islands off the northern British Columbia coast sheltered one of the most artistically and culturally sophisticated civilizations in the pre-contact Americas, producing the towering totem poles, ocean-going war canoes, and formline art tradition whose visual language is among the most immediately recognizable and widely influential Indigenous artistic systems in the world. Decimated by the smallpox epidemics of the 1860s and 1880s that reduced a population of perhaps 20,000 to fewer than 600 survivors in a single generation, the Haida rebuilt with a cultural tenacity that produced the Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve agreement of 1993 — a landmark co-management arrangement that placed the southern islands under joint Haida-Canadian stewardship — and the ongoing assertion of Haida title over all of Haida Gwaii that Canadian courts are increasingly compelled to take seriously. This interactive t-shirt connects you to that magnificent legacy with a QR code linking to the full story.
HERITAG is a purpose-driven brand that celebrates cultural diversity and awareness. Wear and share your social identity and cultural heritage with a unique collection of interactive t-shirts that carry flags of Canadian indigenous people. Create informative and fun moments by inviting people to scan the visible QR code and learn about the diverse Canadian population.
Making products on demand instead of in bulk also helps reduce overproduction, and this quality t-shirt is made especially for you as soon as you place an order.
Few more details about this t-shirt: • Scannable QR code printed on the back for an interactive and fun experience • Designed to educate about a nation's proud history and rich culture • Custom print-on-demand • 100% cotton Gildan t-shirt. Soft, comfy, pre-shrunk jersey knit • Sport Grey is 90% cotton, 10% polyester • Heather colors are 50% cotton, 50% polyester • Classic fit, taped neck and shoulders for soft feel • Double seam at sleeves and bottom hem for more durability • Fabric weight: 5.0-5.3 oz./yd² (170-180 g/m²)
