White 'Always Was, Always Will' Be Tee

- Unisex AS Colour tee made from 100% cotton.
- Screen printed Always Was Always Will Be design on front and small Clothing The Gaps logo on the back of tee.
- Screen printed on Wurundjeri Country in Melbourne.
- 'Always Was' design also available in kids sizes.

Ebony is wearing Size M. She is 170 cm. Joey is wearing a size 2XL.

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This product is Ally Friendly.

Ally friendly merch is for everyone.

When we see non-Indigenous people wearing our designs, we feel proud that they are repping our merch and culture.

When we see Aboriginal designs in the world, it means Indigenous people are not invisible in the landscape.

But, purchasing from Aboriginal brands, businesses and wearing Indigenous designs alone is surface-level allyship. There needs to be more commitment than just buying from Aboriginal brands and businesses.

Wearing Aboriginal design is not dismantling a system that oppresses Indigenous people. Allies need to do more and learn more. Wearing our tees is a great starting point. We have equipped you with our merch and some of the educational content to go with them. We want you to go out in the world, have these important conversations and find ways to do more and support more.

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The full phrase "Always Was, Always Will Be Aboriginal Land" can be traced back to the Aboriginal land rights movement in far-western New South Wales.

The late Barkandji man Uncle William Bates is credited with leading the rallies that birthed the cry, which is now ubiquitous at Aboriginal civil rights rallies.

The phrase came from a conversation in which Uncle William said to his father, "it's not your land anymore, whitefellas own it".

Uncle Jim Bates replied: "No, they only borrowed it; it always was, and always will be Aboriginal land."

Source: ABC News 30/4/2021

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This artwork was design by Carla Scotto. Carla is an illustrator heavily involved in climate action and environmental art. Carla is non- indigenous, however uses these pieces as a means of paying the rent and giving back. She says 'we cannot ignore the relationship First Nation people have with the environment, and how colonisation has only widened the disconnect with the natural world'.

Check Carla out she produces art as an artistic expression of her frustration and anger. Carla has lots more designs for sale on her personal Instagram account @carladrawz

Machine wash. Hang in shade.

Our goal is for you to love what you have purchased.

If for any reason you aren’t 100% happy with your purchase, we are more than happy to offer an exchange or store credit with the following conditions:

Your return is within 30 days from the day you receive your item. Full refunds are only available for faulty items. Store Credit with no expiry date is issued for returns for change of mind. Exchanges are subject to stock availability, we promise to always do our best for you to get what you're after. You will be responsible for any postage fees for exchanges. Clothing The Gaps has the right to assess the age and condition of returned merchandise that has been purchased prior to processing a refund or exchange. Although you may try on an item, all return products must be in new and unused condition.

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Please complete the returns form and include it with your items. All returns and exchanges to be delivered to: Clothing The Gaps Returns, PO Box 5085, Brunswick North, Wurundjeri Country, Victoria, Australia.

When will my refund or exchange be processed?

As soon as your return is received and processed, you will receive a confirmation email from us to let you know your refund has been issued. Please allow up to 10 days for your exchange and/or return to be processed and for your refund to appear in your account. 

We will always do our best to process all returns as soon as possible. If you have posted your return but haven’t heard back, please feel free to contact us and we will look into this for you.

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