Giant Tiger and Indspire launch third-year collaboration with a new shirt designed by Two-Spirit Ojibwe artist Patrick Hunter (pictured) to support indigenous post-secondary students (CNW Group/Giant Tiger Stores Limited)
Who: Giant Tiger and national Indigenous charity Indspire
What: For the third year, Giant Tiger has partnered with Indspire to create an exclusive orange T-shirt to help raise awareness for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
To date, the annual campaign has raised $750,000 for the charity.
This year’s shirt, designed by Two-Spirit Ojibwe artist Patrick Hunter, is available at select Giant Tiger stores and on the retailer’s e-commerce site, with proceeds supporting Indigenous post-secondary students through the Learning from the Past Fund.
According to a press release, the design “reflects Patrick's vision of uniting First Nations communities in Canada through his joyful artistry while bringing awareness to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.”
"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," said Gabrielle Hargrove, senior vice-president and HR officer at Giant Tiger Stores Limited.
"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," added Hargrove.