Words matter — and so does where they come from.
The “O Kanata Our Home and Native Land” T-Shirt reclaims a powerful truth hidden in plain sight. The word Kanata, meaning “village” in the language of the St. Lawrence Iroquoians, predates colonization and reminds us that the land now called Canada has always been Indigenous land.
This shirt takes a reflective twist on the national anthem, prompting critical thought about the country’s true roots and the complex history beneath its identity. It’s a statement piece worn in solidarity with Indigenous Peoples, acknowledging the legacy of colonization and the need for truth and justice in the journey toward reconciliation.
Kanata was never lost — it was silenced.
Wear this shirt to honor Indigenous languages, truths, and Peoples.
Because solidarity means listening, learning, and never forgetting.
