This September, Aritzia is honouring Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in a meaningful way—through fashion with purpose. The Canadian brand has teamed up with acclaimed Musqueam artist and designer Debra Sparrow (θəliχʷəlʷət) on a limited-edition Orange T-Shirt that carries deep cultural significance.
The design, inspired by traditional Salish weaving, centres around a spindle whorl motif with 215 dots to honour the children whose remains were found in Kamloops in 2021. “I would love to spiritually wrap each child with love and connection,” says Sparrow of her work, which continues her lifelong mission to revive and share Musqueam weaving traditions.
Priced at $40 CAD and available now at aritzia.com, the shirt is more than just a piece of clothing—it’s a symbol of remembrance, resilience, and solidarity. Even better: 100% of proceeds go directly to the Orange Shirt Society and other Indigenous community organizations, with the potential to raise $70,000 CAD if the full run sells out.
By wearing this shirt, Canadians can show support for survivors, honour the lives of the children lost, and stand alongside Indigenous communities in the ongoing work of reconciliation. —Noa Nichol
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