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An introduction to Kitchener-Waterloo: its history, the Nations whose lands it sits on, and Indigenous community life today, with sources.
The Grand River, a Canadian Heritage River, runs through the region, and the cities stand on part of the Haldimand Tract, land along the river purchased from the Mississaugas in 1784 and granted to the Six Nations. Archaeologists have recorded more than 18 Late Woodland village sites in Waterloo Region, some linked to ancestors of the Neutral people. Healing of the Seven Generations, an Indigenous-led organization, offers child care, youth, family and legal supports across the region. On October 25, 1784, Governor Sir Frederick Haldimand signed a decree granting land along the Grand River to the Haudenosaunee. Six Nations lands today make up about 4.8 per cent of the original tract. The Region of Waterloo Museums note that this territory lies within lands protected by the Dish with One Spoon wampum.
Kitchener and Waterloo are on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee and Neutral peoples, on the Haldimand Tract, land promised to the Six Nations of the Grand River.
Nearby: Six Nations of the Grand River · Cambridge · Guelph · Elmira · St. Jacobs
The University of Waterloo’s main campus sits on the Haldimand Tract. Its land acknowledgement names the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. A 2023–2028 Indigenous Strategic Plan guides the university’s response to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. The university’s 23rd annual Pow Wow is set for September 26, 2026, under the theme Weaving the Generations: Kinship and Community. Four days later, the campus marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with ceremonies and observances. Indigenous students can apply for bursaries, scholarships and tuition waivers through the Office of Indigenous Relations. The campus also has an outdoor gathering space and a walkway called the Two Row Path. Indigenous Student Services offers academic programming and support. Six Nations of the Grand River describes itself as the only reserve in North America where all six Haudenosaunee nations live together. Its culture programs include work in the Cayuga, Mohawk and Onondaga languages. The Nation notes that its current lands are a small fraction of what the Haldimand grant promised. It continues to pursue land claims.
More on the region: Indigenous Ontario · 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 Kitchener-Waterloo and across Ontario.
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 Kitchener-Waterloo and across Ontario. 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 Kitchener-Waterloo 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 Kitchener-Waterloo. 10-garment minimum, up to 4 colours per design.
Screen printing for Kitchener-WaterlooCustom clothing and designs
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 Kitchener-Waterloo.
Yes. Custom screen printing has a 10-garment minimum, supports up to 4 colours per design, and every order is quoted before printing. Design help is included, and the finished pieces are printed in Saskatoon and shipped to Kitchener-Waterloo.
No. Pickup is available only in Saskatoon, so orders are shipped. They leave within 1–3 business days, and shipping cost appears at checkout.
Yes. Our custom screen printing works well for campus events like the university’s annual Pow Wow. Orders start at 10 garments, with up to 4 colours per design, and every order is quoted before printing. We help with the design, print in Saskatoon and ship to Kitchener-Waterloo.
Last reviewed . Facts on this page come from the sources listed below.
Putting nêhiyawêwin on a shirt is a small way of keeping it in use. XUSI does it on purpose: each design carries a Cree word, and each one is explained in the founders’ own words for whoever picks it up in Kitchener-Waterloo.
The brand is Indigenous-owned and based in Saskatoon, on Treaty 6. Read every meaning on the Meanings page, or shop Cree language clothing.
