The salmon people beneath Vancouver whose unceded territory under Canada's most expensive real estate made them the most consequential indigenous landlords in the country.
Musqueam — the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm people whose unceded territory encompasses the Fraser River delta and the lands on which the city of Vancouver was built, making them the original and continuing stewards of one of the most valuable and contested urban real estate landscapes in North America, a fact acknowledged today in the land acknowledgments that open virtually every public event in British Columbia's largest city. Fishers of the Fraser's salmon runs for thousands of years, the Musqueam successfully asserted Aboriginal title in the landmark Guerin case of 1984 in which the Supreme Court of Canada recognized the federal Crown's fiduciary duty to First Nations — a legal foundation that has shaped every subsequent Indigenous rights case in the country. From their reserve at the river's mouth the Musqueam assert governance, cultural, and economic rights over a territory that the city of Vancouver has grown around but never extinguished. This interactive t-shirt connects you to that foundational 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 First Nation people in Canada. 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)
