Giant Tiger is marking Orange Shirt Day, formally known as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, with a special T-shirt design that will help to raise awareness around Indigenous history and culture.
The T-shirt features a bright orange hue that's emblazoned with the artwork of Two-Spirit Ojibwe artist Patrick Hunter that includes the artist's signature feature and flower motif with additional embellishments. The shirt comes in size options for the whole family, is available now for purchase at Giant Tiger locations in Canada and will see 100% of the proceeds donated to Indspire to support the Learning from the Past Fund.
Senior Vice President and HR Officer at Giant Tiger Stores Limited spoke on the new Orange Shirt Day partnership saying, "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. 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."
Image Credit: CNW Group/Giant Tiger Stores Limited
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