Giant Tiger and Indspire Mark Five-Year Partnership with New Orange Shirt Designed by Anishinaabe Artist Emily Kewageshig
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– To date, the campaign has raised more than $1.8 million for Indspire's Learning from the Past Fund. –
OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 9, 2026 /CNW/ -- Giant Tiger Stores Limited is proud to announce the launch of its fifth-year partnership with national Indigenous charity Indspire to create an exclusive orange shirt and raise awareness for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Featuring a brand-new design by Anishnaabe artist and visual storyteller, Emily Kewageshig from Saugeen First Nation No. 29, the shirt is available now at select Giant Tiger stores and online at GiantTiger.com, with 100% of profits raised from the sale of this shirt being donated to Indspire in support of the new Giant Tiger Learning from the Past Bursary, supporting Indigenous post-secondary students pursuing studies in Indigenous Studies and Languages.
Inspired by Anishinaabe teachings, Emily's design explores the interconnectedness of all living beings, reflecting themes of balance, renewal, and the cycles of life. To learn more about Emily, the inspiration behind this year's design, and Giant Tiger's partnership with Indspire, click HERE.
"I've been highlighting Truth and Reconciliation Day and Orange Shirt Day for a long time, personally through social media and through my art," said Emily Kewageshig. "It's really special to now be able to share that message on a bigger stage, with two organizations that are helping amplify it and doing everything they can to contribute to the cause."
"Reconciliation requires sustained action, and partnerships like this show what is possible when we invest in Indigenous learners together," said Jocelyn Formsma, President & CEO of Indspire. "We are grateful for Giant Tiger's five years of support for the Orange Shirt Day Campaign. Through Giant Tiger's ongoing commitment, the Learning from the Past Bursary will support more First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students to pursue post-secondary studies in Indigenous languages and cultures. We are proud to recognize Giant Tiger and its customers for helping create these opportunities."
"We're proud to continue our longstanding partnership with Indspire, a charity that shares our commitment to creating stronger communities," said Alison Scarlett, Head of PR, Communications and Corporate Responsibility, Giant Tiger Stores Limited. "Reaching more than $1.8 million raised through this campaign is an incredible milestone and a testament to what's possible when organizations come together around a shared purpose. Every shirt sold helps create greater access to education for Indigenous students while encouraging important conversations about truth and reconciliation."
Giant Tiger is proud to be a longstanding partner of Indspire, supporting programs that help Indigenous students graduate and become the leaders of tomorrow. Through the sale of the shirts, Giant Tiger has raised more than $1.8 million to date in support of the Learning from the Past Fund, funding bursaries for Indigenous post-secondary students pursuing studies in Indigenous languages and culture.
For more information on the partnership with Indspire, visit National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Giant Tiger .
About the artist, Emily Kewageshig:
Emily Kewageshig is an Anishinaabe artist and visual storyteller from Saugeen First Nation No. 29. Her work explores the interconnectedness of all living beings, using vivid colours and bold graphic lines. Drawing on Anishinaabe teachings, her art reflects balance, renewal, and the cycles of life. To see more of Emily's work, please visit emily-kewageshig.com.
About Indspire:
Indspire is a national Indigenous charity that invests in the education of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people. With the support of generous donors across the country, Indspire provides financial assistance, delivers programs, and shares resources to help Indigenous students achieve their highest potential. For more information, please visit indspire.ca.
About the Learning from the Past Fund:
Indspire's Learning from the Past Fund provides bursaries to Indigenous post-secondary students pursuing an education in Indigenous Studies and Languages. For more information on Indspire's Learning from the Past Fund, please visit indspire.ca/learning-from-the-past/.
About Giant Tiger:
Giant Tiger is Canada's leading hard discount retailer, focused on delivering low prices on quality essentials Canadians trust. Dedicated to a culture of affordability through low prices, community support and empowering its locally owned franchises, Giant Tiger has over 260 locations across Canada and employs more than 10,000 members of Team Tiger. All Giant Tiger locations are locally owned or operated by a team member who knows the community. Whether Canadians are shopping in store or online at GiantTiger.com, Giant Tiger is where low prices, quality essentials and community support come together to be Canada's place to save more money.
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