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An introduction to Edmonton: its history, the Nations whose lands it sits on, and Indigenous community life today, with sources.
The Cree name amiskwaciy-wâskahikan, Beaver Hills House, reflects its long role as a meeting ground for many Indigenous communities, and the city lies within Treaty 6 territory, first signed in 1876. Enoch Cree Nation shares an 8 km border with the western edge of the city. Ociciwan Contemporary Art Centre is the city’s first Indigenous-run contemporary art centre. The Canadian Encyclopedia names the area as traditional territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy, Tsuut’ina, Stoney Nakoda, Cree and Métis. Treaty 6 was first signed at Fort Carlton on August 23, 1876, and at Fort Pitt that September. In August 1877, more bands signed adhesions at Fort Edmonton.
Edmonton, amiskwacîwâskahikan in Cree, is on Treaty 6 territory, the same treaty territory as Saskatoon, and the homeland of the Métis.
Nearby: Enoch Cree Nation · St. Albert · Sherwood Park · Spruce Grove · Alexander First Nation · Beaumont
Edmonton is a centre of Métis life in Alberta. The Métis Nation of Alberta, founded in 1928, reports that about 31,780 Métis live in Edmonton. That is roughly a third of the province’s Métis population, which is the largest of any province. The Canadian Native Friendship Centre has served the city since 1962. It aims to better the lives of Indigenous people and to build cultural awareness among non-Indigenous residents. The centre serves about 10,000 people a year through referrals, social gatherings and recreation. It also works to raise awareness about ending violence against Indigenous women and girls. In the river valley at Fox Drive, the city developed kihcihkaw askî as a gathering place for Indigenous ceremony, traditional arts and teachings. Elders chose the Plains Cree name, which the city translates as this place here is Sacred. The Indigenous Knowledge and Wisdom Centre began operating the site in early 2023. It held a public open house that September.
More on the region: Indigenous Alberta · all of Canada.
XUSI is an Indigenous-owned business from Saskatoon, started in 2020 by two brothers from northern Saskatchewan. Along with our clothing, we bring Indigenous youth workshops and custom screen printing to Edmonton and across Treaty 6 territory.
Strong Roots Strong Future is our interactive workshop for Indigenous youth, led by the two brothers who founded XUSI. We travel to schools, First Nations and Indigenous communities, youth organizations and funding programs in Edmonton and across Treaty 6 territory. Youth ages 10 and up work through identity and culture, financial literacy, fitness, entrepreneurship and business skills, career readiness and hands-on screen printing.
Custom t-shirts, hoodies and crewnecks for Edmonton schools, sports teams, businesses, events and First Nations and Indigenous organizations. Send us an idea, get free design help and a full quote before anything is printed. We print in Saskatoon and ship to Edmonton. 10-garment minimum, up to 4 colours per design.
Heavyweight cotton tees, hoodies, crewnecks and A-frame hats with Cree words and the stories behind them. Fitness is part of how XUSI started, so our pieces are built for the gym and the street, and we ship them to Edmonton.
Local pickup is offered only in Saskatoon. Edmonton orders are shipped from Saskatoon and leave within 1–3 business days, with the shipping cost calculated at checkout.
Orders start at 10 garments, designs can include up to 4 colours, and every order is quoted before printing. Design support comes with the order, which is printed in Saskatoon and shipped to Edmonton. The largest screen size is 23x31 inches.
Yes. Our custom screen printing suits community groups, with a 10-garment minimum and up to 4 colours per design. Every order gets a full quote before anything is printed, and design help is included. We are an Indigenous-owned shop in Saskatoon, also in Treaty 6 territory, and we ship finished orders to Edmonton.
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XUSI began with a gap: gym clothes that carried Indigenous identity instead of leaving it at the door. That is still the centre of the line, and it ships from Saskatoon to Edmonton.
The tees, hoodies and hats are designed by two Indigenous brothers on Treaty 6. Start with Indigenous gym wear, or see what every word means on the Meanings page.
