National Day of Truth and Reconciliation Initiative
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UNIQLO is offering exclusive Truth & Reconciliation Designs by local Indigenous artists for UTme! 100% of the proceeds from these UTme! designs will go directly to Indigenous Organizations partnered with National Reconciliation Program at Save the Children.
Partner Information
These partnerships are facilitated by the Nation Reconciliation Program at the Save the Children Canada which seeks to support indigenous-led programming and reconciliation. From now until October 23rd, shoppers can purchase these exclusive UNIQLO UTme! T-shirt designs at the following locations: Metropolis at Metrotown (Burnaby,BC), Yorkdale Shopping Centre (Toronto,ON) and CF Toronto Eaton Centre (Toronto, ON).
Artist Information
Exclusive limited-edition Truth and Reconciliation designs by local UTme! Artists Blake Angeconeb, Grace Edwards and Eruoma Awashish.
Eruoma Awashish is an Atikamekw Nehirowisiw visual artist holding a Bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary art from the Université du Québec à Chicoutimi and currently pursuing a Master's degree in art with a focus on research and creation, centered on the decolonization of the Sacred. Through her works, she weaves a metaphorical language where symbols intertwine. Awashish incorporates spirituality, symbolism, and syncretism into her work.
Design courtesy of Eruoma Awashish
Grace Edwards is an Indigenous artist from the Snaw-Naw-As First Nation, known for her thoughtful acrylic and oil paintings on canvas. With a focus on realistic portrayals of portraits, landscapes, and still lifes, she aims to reflect the rich beauty of her heritage. In addition to her traditional techniques, Edwards explores digital media to create abstract and modern Coast Salish designs, seamlessly blending the past with the present.
Design courtesy of Grace Edwards
Blake Angeconeb is an Anishinaabe woodlands artist who hails from Treaty 3 territory. His first venture into art began 6 years ago during a fun painting session with his younger niece, which has since launched him into a full-time career as an artist. Blake’s primary practice involves acrylics and multimedia on canvas, blending the school of Woodland art with pop culture references. Blake is a self-trained painter with a growing collection of small and large scale works who enjoys collaborating with other artists. He is part of the Caribou clan and a proud member of Lac Seul First Nation.
Design courtesy of Blake Angeconeb
