A few words and an image pack a punch
Top row, left to right:
Treaty Demands T-shirt – A direct call to the Canadian government to honour treaty rights and to protest against discriminatory practices and wrong-doings that harm Indigenous communities. The text reads “No more missing and murdered Indigenous bodies. No more removal of Indigenous children into Child Welfare System. No more youth suicide. No more homeless. No more poverty. No more corporate resource extraction. No more pipelines. Duty to consult. Honour the treaties”.
Aamjiwnaang Solidarity T-shirt – Supports the Aamjiwnaang Ojibway community, which is located next to “Chemical Valley,” the polluted heart of the chemical industry in Canada. The text reads “Aamjiwnaang Solidarity”.
Lubicon-Cree T-shirt – Features an Indigenous man in front of an oil rig and suggests how Indigenous liberation movements are tied to environmental protection against industry. The text reads “Sovereignty for the Lubicon Cree Nation”.
Chippewas Solidarity Hat – Expresses support for the Chippewas of the Thames in their long struggle to prevent an oil pipeline (Line 9) from crossing their territory. The text reads “Chippewas Solidarity”.
Bottom row, left to right:
Build a Solidarity City Bandanna – Promotes community building and solidarity. The text reads “Build a Solidarity City”.
Stop Violence Against Women T-shirt – Promotes the feminist cause and aims to make the city a safer place for women by Reclaiming The Streets. The text reads “Stop Violence Against Women. Reclaim The Streets”.
Celebrating Woman T-shirt – Highlights the important roles that Indigenous women maintain in their communities and calls for a celebration of their importance. The text reads “Celebrating Woman”.
Feminist Book Fair T-shirt – The 3rd International feminist book fair was a conference for authors, editors, translators, and activists to network, attend panel discussions, and discuss their works with like-minded people.