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An introduction to Windsor: its history, the Nations whose lands it sits on, and Indigenous community life today, with sources.
Ojibwe, Odawa, Potawatomi and Huron-Wendat peoples lived in the region before the McKee Purchase of 1790 opened it to settlement. The Can-Am Indian Friendship Centre, incorporated in 1981, serves Indigenous people across Windsor and Essex County with youth, employment, mental health, courtwork and cultural programs. Walpole Island First Nation, known as Bkejwanong, and Caldwell First Nation are the nearest First Nations. The 1790 treaty that opened the area was the southernmost of the Upper Canada treaties, reaching as far as Point Pelee. A separate agreement, Treaty 35, was signed with the Huron-Wendat on August 13, 1833.
Windsor is on the traditional territory of the Three Fires Confederacy of First Nations: the Ojibwe, Odawa and Potawatomi.
Nearby: Walpole Island First Nation (Bkejwanong) · Caldwell First Nation · Tecumseh · LaSalle · Amherstburg
In the 2016 census, Indigenous residents made up 2.6% of Windsor's population. Caldwell First Nation calls itself the People of the Lake. It describes itself as a strong sovereign First Nation fighting assimilation, and it values trust, harmony and honour in its relations with other nations. Its office is on Orange Street in Leamington. The Nation runs culture and language initiatives, a health department with foot care clinics and meal programs, and child welfare services. It also supports housing, employment and training, and post-secondary education for members. Walpole Island First Nation, on Bkejwanong Territory, runs its own health centre, heritage centre and library. It also operates the Bkejwanong Youth Facility and the Bkejwanong Children's Centre. The community hosts the Harvest Moon Pow-Wow. At the University of Windsor, Turtle Island Aboriginal Education Centre operates from Room 179 of the CAW Student Centre. It aims to help Indigenous students reach their highest potential in a culturally supportive setting. Students find a lounge and study area, referrals to campus supports, volunteer and work opportunities, and cultural programming and events. Staff also visit schools and give community presentations.
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 Windsor 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 Windsor 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 Windsor 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 Windsor. 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 Windsor.
Orders of $90 or more ship free within Canada. Below that amount, shipping to Windsor is calculated at checkout.
Custom screen printing is available from 10 garments, with up to 4 colours and a 23x31 inch maximum screen. Every order gets a full quote before anything is printed, design help is included, and orders are printed in Saskatoon before shipping to Windsor.
Yes. Any student group can order custom screen printing from 10 garments, with up to 4 colours per design. Every order gets a full quote before anything is printed, and design help is included. We print in Saskatoon and ship the finished order to Windsor.
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Alongside its own line, XUSI screen prints custom apparel for schools, teams, businesses, Nations and events in Windsor. Ten garments minimum, up to four colours, design help included, and a full quote before anything runs.
The clothing side is Indigenous-designed and Indigenous-owned, out of Saskatoon on Treaty 6. See custom screen printing, or shop the XUSI line.
