The doll shown on the back of this T-shirt holds a deeper meaning beyond its appearance. Margaret 'Ma'git' Catherine Poulette, a residential school survivor, created the doll. She arrived at Shubenacatie Residential School in 1947. Her only possession was a baby doll that was immediately taken from her. She crafted dolls using wooden sticks and pieces of old rags that were used for cleaning. She was only four years old when she was taken. Not only was she robbed of her freedom to imagine, but she was also separated from her family. The goal of "solving the Indian problem" led to the loss of these children's identities and cultures. This shirt is a tribute to the late Ma'git Poulette (Sylliboy) and all indigenous people affected by the residential school, Indian day school, and 60’s scoop system. Some of the proceeds from the shirt sales support services provided by The Mawi'tamk Society located in Ma'kit's home community of Waycobah First Nation.
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Indigenous-Woman owned clothing line in support of mental health and addiction
C$30.00Price
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