NDN Girls Book Club was founded by Lily Painter and Kinsale Drake, who both come from tribes strongly influenced by Western aesthetics. This design celebrates their history of community gatherings, most notably dances and rodeos, while honoring Lily’s fond childhood memories of the “Hat and Booth Special.

“This design roots us in reclaiming Western aesthetics that come from Indigenous tribes, materials, and cultures,” says Kinsale. “It starts conversations. The dress pictured is a real dress from Lily’s family that Lily wanted to honor. This design is personal and beautiful and references so many things at once. We like metaphors - we’re writers and artists after all.”

Each T-shirt or sweatshirt purchased from the HOSH x NDN Girls Book Club collaboration also includes a complimentary book from HOSH and NDN Girls Book Club. All books are sourced from Black Walnut Bookstore, an independent Indigenous bookseller.

100% of the profit from the purchase of this item goes directly to NDN Girls Book Club, and all pieces of the collection are specially priced to promote and facilitate their ongoing tours.

Our sweatshirt is 20 oz, 100% cotton, manufactured and screen printed in Los Angeles, CA, using cotton grown, spun and knit in the USA.

We advise washing separately. Use cold water, a gentle cycle, and neutral detergent.