The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation will be celebrated at the football game between the Prince George Kodiaks and the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation on September 30.
The Prince George Kodiaks will change their name to the Lheidli T’enneh Kodiaks on that date, and they will also receive a custom jersey to signify the increasing relationship between the two organizations.
“We appreciate the PG Kodiaks reaching out to us a few months ago to see if we’d like to work together to make the game on September 30th unique. The team was aware that the game would take place on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and that Indigenous people in Canada value this day significantly, according to Lheidli T’enneh Chief Dolleen Logan.
They requested our assistance in creating a special game to honor residential school survivors, their families, and communities, as well as to pay tribute to the hundreds of Indigenous students who perished while attending residential schools.
In order to make sure that our game on September 30th respects and recognizes what the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is all about, we are proud to be collaborating with the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation, stated Briere.
Recognizing the truth about what happened to Indigenous people in Canadian history, especially the tragic episode of residential schools, is a necessary step towards reconciliation.
According to him, the team’s contribution to reconciliation will come from its intense collaboration with Lheidli T’enneh and the creation of possibilities for Indigenous children to play football.
The Okanagan Sun competes against the Lheidli T’enneh Kodiaks on September 30.
“We invite all football supporters to join us in filling the seats at Masich Place Stadium so we can accomplish our goal.”
