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The secret is finally out! Our Indigenous Department Store POP UP will be at the Cadillac Fairview Toronto Eaton Centre this holiday season! We’re bringing the first-ever 100% Indigenous-owned department store to the Eaton Centre to celebrate the beauty, creativity, and entrepreneurship of Indigenous brands across Canada. From Nov. 29 to Dec. 31, explore aaniin’s 6,500 sq. ft. pop-up on Level 2 and discover curated collections of apparel, jewelry, beauty, accessories, home goods, books, and more. ✨ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ✨ “Aaniin,” meaning “hello” in Ojibwe, welcomes everyone to experience Indigenous creativity and entrepreneurship in a new way. Led by founder Chelsee Pettit, an Anishinaabe entrepreneur from Aamjiwnaang First Nation, our pop-up will showcase over 40 Indigenous-owned brands, each ready to share its stories and talents with you. “This store is all about celebrating Indigenous creativity, and we’ve made supporting our community easier than ever in a way that’s powerful, accessible, and inclusive,” says Pettit. Recognizable brands include Cheekbone Beauty Cosmetics INC Lesley Hampton Urban Native Era MINI TIPI SECTION 35 Kokom Scrunchies Decolonial Clothing Co. and more. Our space will also highlight Indigenous languages and syllabics throughout, amplifying Indigenous voices in the heart of Toronto’s busiest shopping district. Special thanks to our sponsors Payworks Payroll Services Canada and Mastercard for their incredible support. Barb Gamey Co-Founder of Payworks, shares, “Payworks applauds the powerful creativity, grit, and determination shown by aaniin in reclaiming space for Indigenous-owned businesses. We’re honoured to support this initiative and Indigenous entrepreneurs from coast to coast.” Jennifer M Sloan Senior VP at Mastercard Canada, “We are proud to partner with aaniin retail inc. on this initiative to bring Indigenous brands into a pop-up at the Eaton Centre, one of Canada's most popular retail spaces during the busy holiday season," said Jennifer M Sloan, Senior Vice President, Policy and Stakeholder Engagement, Mastercard, Canada. "This initiative aligns with Mastercard's ongoing commitment to foster and amplify economic empowerment and prosperity for Indigenous entrepreneurs. By celebrating and supporting Indigenous business and entrepreneurship, shoppers will have the opportunity to invest in a more inclusive and resilient Canadian economy." If you are interested in sponsoring this event you can contact communications@aaniin.shop for further information. Title: POP UP Sponsor Media requests and inquiries can be directed to communications@aaniin.shop Title: Media Inquiry 📍 Find us on Level 2 of the @TorontoEatonCentre, where American Eagle used to be! Follow aaniin retail inc. for updates, and visit aaniin.shop to learn more.
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