These soft, organic cotton t-shirts are more than clothing — they honor the rivers and the Indigenous peoples of this region, including those recognized and those de-recognized through the ongoing occupation of their lands. They reflect lifeways that have sustained people here since time immemorial.
At the center of the design is a heart placed where Hartford rests along the Qunnitukqut (Connecticut) River, symbolizing the deep reciprocity between humans and waterways. The heart also brings together the four colors of humanity and the four directions, a reminder that Hartford has long been a place where people gather.
Comfortable, durable, and made with care for the Earth, each shirt carries the spirit of connection at the heart of the Saukiog Intertribal Alliance’s Harvest Festival. Wearing one is a way to celebrate Saukiog as the heart of this landscape and to imagine a better future for all beings across so-called Connecticut.
We invite you to join us in honoring this place and its peoples — and to support the Saukiog Intertribal Alliance — by wearing your heart proudly.