At Canucks Sports & Entertainment, we are all honoured to live, work, and play on the traditional ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations. While our annual game will be a celebratory occasion, we must continue to acknowledge the history of injustice and genocide towards Indigenous peoples. As an organization, we are committed to supporting truth and reconciliation, and to use our platform to amplify local First Nations communities.
The Canucks worked with Musqueam artist Chase Gray to create this year's limited-edition First Nations Night jersey and merchandise collection. A selection of player worn First Nations Night warmup jerseys will be up for auction at vanbase.ca. Additional merchandise can be purchased at the Canucks Team Store in section 113 or at
vanbase.ca,
with partial proceeds supporting the Orange Jersey Project. As part of Orange Shirt Society, the Orange Jersey Project was created to encourage action for truth and reconciliation while helping educate young athletes about the history of the Residential School system in Canada.
Additionally, a $20,000 donation will be made to Native Education College on behalf of the Canucks for Kids Fund. Native Education College is focused on helping Indigenous learners achieve success and improve their quality of life. They provide a culturally appropriate and supportive learning environment for Indigenous learners and non-Indigenous learners.
Celebrations on game night include:
About Orange Jersey Project:
The Orange Jersey Project sends orange practice jerseys, free of charge, to youth hockey teams across Canada to spark dialogue about Residential Schools and its harmful impact on Indigenous children and families.
The Orange Shirt Society, Keener Jerseys, and premier sponsor Canadian Tire form the Orange Jersey Project. They have released hockey jerseys in 2022 and plan to release football and soccer youth jerseys in the future. For more information, visit
orangejerseyproject.ca
.
About Native Education College (NEC):
NEC acknowledges the traditional territories of the three Nations in the Greater Vancouver Area: Musqueam Nation, Squamish Nation, and the Tsleil-Waututh Nation. The NEC is an effective and efficient institution committed to continuous improvement and excellence and its board, management and staff work collaboratively to provide culturally relevant education, training and personal growth for Indigenous learners. For more information, visit
necvancouver.org
.
