The Alliance T-Shirt Campaign
T-shirt campaign supports a new bursary for Black or Indigenous student-athletes
A progressive group of University of Waterloo staff & students are using their voices and platforms to create change within the Waterloo network. The Alliance was established to create positive systemic changes for the University of Waterloo Black, Indigenous and Racialized community through recognition of, education towards, and action against racism.
One way they’re striving for change is by supporting the new The Black or Indigenous Heritage Student-Athlete Bursary. This award recognizes the barriers that Black or Indigenous student-athletes can experience in sport and strive to assist in bridging financial gaps while pursuing academic degrees. The Alliance is seeking support by selling “We Are One” t-shirts. Shirts are available through the W Store for $29.99 plus tax. A portion of the proceeds from sale of this shirt will support the Black or Indigenous Heritage Award.
The artist, Trisha Abe, is a local KW artist and UWaterloo alumni. Her works can be seen all across the province and the area including downtown Kitchener and St. Jacob’s market. Her work is influence by female portraiture and often represent people of diverse background. Trisha is a former student-athlete from UWaterloo. She studied science at UW and since graduation has delved into her creative outlets.
