Herring Tee
Herring Tee
Herring Tee
Herring Tee
Herring Tee
Herring Tee
Herring Tee
Herring Tee
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Herring Tee

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The arrival of wán̓ái (herring) marks a new year for the Haíɫzaqv (Heiltsuk) people.  The herring spawn is the beginning of our seasonal harvest cycle. It is a time of joy, celebration, and renewal all up and down the coast. Haíɫgḷíɫtis h̓sṇx̌su means Happy New Year in the Haíɫzaqvḷa (heiltsuk language). 

Wán̓ái are culturally significant species to the Haíɫzaqv. Our culture is dependent on these small beings who give us a great gift every year. The Haíɫzaqv protect the herring and their habitat because we need them. It is an interdependent relationship that is at least 14,000 years old. 

  • 100% cotton
  • Compacted yarns to minimize shrinkage
  S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL 5XL 6XL
Chest - Half Measure 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34
Chest - Full Measure 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64 66
Body Length from HPS 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36
Sleeve Length-CB 16 3/4 17 3/4 18 3/4 19 3/4 20 3/4 21 3/4 22 3/4 23 3/4 24 3/4