Indigenous department store opens pop-up location in Square One in Mississauga
Published November 28, 2023 at 2:36 pm
Canada’s first Indigenous department store has opened a pop-up location in Square One in Mississauga.
aaniin Retail Inc., Canada’s first 100 per cent Indigenous-owned department store, opened a holiday pop-up location in Square One Shopping Centre on Nov. 20. The store will be open until Dec. 31.
aaniin started out as a streetwear brand in June 2021, and has grown quickly. Until recently they had a location in the Stackt Market in Toronto but are now looking to expand into malls.
The aaniin house brand of apparel serves as a catalyst to initiate conversations about Indigenous languages while creating visibility 365 days a year, the retailer states.
Their mission is to empower Indigenous artists, businesses, and brands, making syllabics, writing system used by several Indigenous language communities in Canada and the United States, a daily presence in colonized spaces.
Aaniin means “hello” or “welcome” in Ojibway.
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The company aims to reclaim the Indigenous economy while involving communities and creating opportunities for Indigenous entrepreneurs.
The pop-up aaniin shop in Square One is located beside Wilfred and Lacoste on Level 2.
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