The SML Blog
This Pride season, our Prairie Queer design has been one of the most meaningful and wildly popular collaborations we’ve ever released. The design was illustrated by Saskatoon artist Nick Hoffert (he/him) in collaboration with Social Made Local, and we’re really...
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What does it really mean to support queer communities on a global scale? In this conversation, Devon Matthews, Chief Programs Officer at Rainbow Railroad, shares insight into the urgent realities facing LGBTQI+ people worldwide. From navigating systems that were never...
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Working with independent Canadian artists is a core value at SML, so collaborating with Dani (she/her) on our new Rainbow Tee felt like a natural fit. From the beginning, we were drawn not only to the strength of her illustrations,...
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We first met Kyle and Sheldon through Instagram and linked up at a local skate park years ago for a spontaneous photo session. Since then, we’ve watched them grow—not just as creators, but as people who bring their own energy...
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We sat down with Hicham (they/them) to talk about the new Queer Love design—their inspiration, creative process, and what it meant to collaborate with us at SML. Get the behind-the-scenes scoop on this bold, beautiful Pride piece and the story...
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