The Journal
Notes from the studio: the meanings behind our designs, treaty history, screen printing and the youth workshops we run.
- 46 stories
- Updated Sep 2026
- Written in Saskatoon
Gym Clothes With Meaning: Cree Words for Training Days
XUSI started where Indigenous identity and fitness meet. These are the Cree words we train in.
Treaty 6 and Saskatoon: Where XUSI Comes From
XUSI was started in Saskatoon, sâskwatôn in Cree, on Treaty 6 territory. Here is what that means to...
How to Wash Screen-Printed T-Shirts So the Print Lasts
Simple care steps to keep a screen-printed tee looking new, from the people who print them.
What Does Sôhkahpinêw Mean? The Story Behind Our Wolf Tee
Sôhkahpinêw is a Cree word for enduring pain with inner strength. Here is why it is on our...
How to Tell if Indigenous Clothing Is Actually Indigenous-Owned
A simple checklist for buying Indigenous clothing in Canada that supports Indigenous people, not just Indigenous-looking designs.
The Cree Words on Our Clothing, and What They Mean
A guide to the Cree (Nêhiyawêwin) words on XUSI designs, from sôhkahpinêw to âhkamêyimow and sâskwatôn, and why...
Ordering Orange Shirt Day Shirts for Your School or Organization
How to plan orange shirts for September 30 respectfully: where the day comes from, supporting survivors, choosing Indigenous-made...
Screen Printing vs DTF vs Embroidery: Which Does Your Order Need?
How screen printing, DTF transfers, embroidery and heat transfer vinyl compare for custom apparel, and how to choose...
How to Order Custom Shirts for Your School, Team or Event
A step-by-step guide to planning a custom screen printed shirt order: quantities, sizes, colours, artwork, budget and timing,...
Why Indigenous Fitness Apparel Matters in Canada
XUSI, an Indigenous-owned fitness and streetwear brand based in Canada. We didn’t start this brand just to sell...
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