The American Hockey League’s Calgary Wranglers are bringing back a special event jersey that’s packed with symbolism and meaning with a fresh twist. After first introducing their Indigenous jerseys in March 2024, the Wranglers — the AHL affiliate of the Calgary Flames — are bringing them back for their 2025-26
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Indigenous Round Returns With New Slate of Jerseys in Australia’s NBL
The National Basketball League in Australia is continuing its tradition of honouring Indigenous communities across the continent starting this week. The league is once again bringing back its Indigenous Round for games between October 22 and November 3, with each of its 10 teams unveiling a new jersey designed by
Curling Canada Adds Indigenous Touch to 2026 National Team Uniforms
Curling Canada is bringing some Indigenous style to the uniforms that the country’s national teams will wear at major international competitions this season. The organization and supplier Goldline Curling unveiled the uniforms on Tuesday, October 14, during an event in Thunder Bay, Ontario. They were designed by artist Shelby Gagnon
CFL’s Edmonton Elks Honour Late Owner With Helmet Decals
After team owner Larry Thompson passed away unexpectedly last week, the Canadian Football League’s Edmonton Elks honoured him with decals on their helmets and other tributes around Commonwealth Stadium over the weekend. The Elks announced on Thursday, September 25, that Thompson had passed away at age 65 due to complications
CFL’s Saskatchewan Roughriders Release Full-Colour Version of Indigenous Logo
Green may be the colour for the Canadian Football League’s Saskatchewan Roughriders, but the team is going full-colour with its Indigenous logo. Introduced last season, the Riders’ Indigenous logo initially incorporated different shades of green. But, on Saturday, June 21 — which was National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada —
Australian National Teams Release First-Ever Kits Designed By First Nations Artist
Australia’s national soccer teams marked a historic milestone this week with the release of the first-ever national team kits designed by a First Nations artist. The kits were released on Friday, February 21, and made their on-field debut the same day when the women’s national team wore the home kit
WHL’s Regina Pats Mark Indigenous Celebration Night With Star Blanket-Themed Jerseys
The Western Hockey League’s Regina Pats turned to a powerful symbol to celebrate Indigenous culture in their home province this week. On Friday, February 7, the Pats sported special jerseys for their Indigenous Celebration Night against the Wenatchee Wild. The jerseys were designed by Rodger Ross and Quentin Karmark of
Australia’s NBL Brings Back Indigenous Round for Another Season
Teams across Australia and New Zealand will wear jerseys designed by local Indigenous artists for games between November 7 and 10
CFL Teams Show Support for Truth and Reconciliation With Indigenous-Themed Logos in Week 17
Montreal, Saskatchewan and Toronto round out Indigenous logos across the league; Calgary Stampeders wore theirs in Week 15 against Alouettes
NLL’s Ottawa Black Bears Ready to Roar in Inaugural Season Jerseys
Franchise announced relocation to Canadian capital from Long Island in February; striping around waist and sleeves features Indigenous pattern of peace and friendship
MLS’s Vancouver Whitecaps Introduce New Indigenous History Month Logo
Logo designed by digital artist Austin Aan’yas Harry, a member of the Squamish Nation, and symbolizes the duality found in Whitecaps’ primary logo
Logo Unveiled for National Indigenous Junior Hockey Championships
Inaugural tournament for male and female players from the ages of 18 to 20 to take place in Toronto in June 2025