The plateau people of the Thompson and Columbia headwaters whose salmon fisheries, pit house villages, and Secwépemc land title made them the backbone of British Columbia's interior indigenous world.
Secwépemc (Shuswap) — the Interior Plateau nation whose vast territory of 180,000 square kilometers spans the Thompson River watershed, the Columbia River headwaters, and the Rocky Mountain trench of British Columbia, making them the stewards of one of the most ecologically diverse Indigenous homelands in Canada, from the arid sagebrush benchlands of the Fraser Canyon to the alpine meadows of the Monashees. Renowned for their pit house winter villages, their mastery of the salmon fishery at the great falls of the Thompson, and their extensive trade networks connecting the Pacific coast to the Interior Plains, the Secwépemc gained international attention when Wolverine and the Ts'peten Defenders held their ground at Gustafsen Lake in 1995 in one of Canada's most dramatic assertions of unceded Indigenous title. Today the Secwépemc Nation pursues land rights and environmental protection over a territory crossed by pipelines, highways, and ski resorts built without their consent. This interactive t-shirt connects you to that powerful 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 native 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)
