Cree Language Clothing

XUSI designs that carry a Cree word, with each meaning written by our founders and shared on the Meanings page.

The words on these pieces

  • sôhkahpinêw, on the Sôhkahpinêw Wolf tee, means to endure pain with inner strength.
  • âhkamêyimow, on the Ākameyimo tee, means to persevere.
  • sâskwatôn, on the blue and green sâskwatôn tees, is the Cree name for Saskatoon, where XUSI started in 2020.
  • miyo-wîcêhtowin is the word on The Great Drive tees in Limestone, Sandstone and Crème.
  • kitôskihtânaw, on the Revitalize Culture tee and crewneck, means we renew, we restore, we make it new again.
  • miyosiwin, on the Rose hoodie, is a Cree word for beauty that comes from how you carry yourself.

Learn more about the language

Start with the Cree words on our clothing and our beginner's guide to nêhiyawêwin. The story behind the Wolf tee is in what sôhkahpinêw means.

Cree language clothing questions

Who writes the meanings?

The XUSI founders write the meaning for every design. Each word and its story is on the Meanings page.

Where can I learn more Cree?

The XUSI Journal has a beginner's guide to nêhiyawêwin and an article on the Cree words on our clothing.