For National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day, MAHCP’S Member Engagement Committee has launched for sale a collection featuring original artwork created by local (and famed!) Ojibway artist Jackie Traverse.
Available to MAHCP members to purchase and wear on Sept. 30!
BACKGROUND
In 2024, MAHCP commissioned this stunning painting, titled ‘Protect the Medicine’, to honour Residential School Survivors, represent our members, and demonstrate our commitment to actively work towards culturally safe and equitable health care practices.
From the artist, Jackie Traverse: “In this piece, the men are standing on the outside holding abalone shells and eagle feathers, protecting the women on the inside. The women are also holding abalone shells, and medicine flows from the shells. Women are the medicine. When men and communities protect and honour women, that’s when we have true medicine and healing.”
In tandem with this shirt sale, the Member Engagement Committee has pledged to donate $1,000 to the artist’s charitable organization of choice, Ikwe-Widdjiitiwin Inc, a grassroots organization supporting women and children experiencing gender-based violence. If you would like to support Ikwe as well, the online storefront includes a link to their website where you can donate securely.
Shop Now until August 29: HITEK | Promotional Products & Apparel
ORDERING DETAILS
- DEADLINE TO ORDER: Orders must be placed no later than Friday, August 29. This temporary online storefront enables us to collect orders order to be decorated and delivered in time for September 30 (Orange Shirt Day). The storefront will close at 4 PM on Aug. 29.
- DELIVERY OPTIONS:
- Select ‘ship to my home’ (cost associated with delivery).
- Select ‘FREE – I will pick up my order from MAHCP’s office’ (no-cost option). If you select to pick up, you must pick up your order at 101-1500 Notre Dame Street, Winnipeg, on the following designated dates: Sept. 24 & 25 (10:00 AM to 7:00 PM) and Sept. 26 (9:00 AM – 2:00 PM). If you’re unable to pick up on these days, please select ‘ship to my home’ or give permission to a fellow member to pick up your order from the MAHCP office.
- NOTE: MAHCP does not receive any revenues from this project.