Photo from 2024 Calgary Flames Indigenous Celebration Night / Photo by Keith Driver
While the Calgary Flames are set to host the LA Kings this Saturday, the game will also give sports fans across the world a glimpse of Indigenous culture in Southern Alberta.
For the past three years, the Flames have hosted an Indigenous Celebration night highlighting the unique culture of Treaty 7.
Each year, a theme is chosen as a way to spotlight individuals within the community and this year’s theme will be centered around women and language.
Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation Indigenous Advisor Brent Dodging Horse explains to CJWE the game’s undertone of healing that will be on full display during one of the intermissions.
Fans heading to the Scotiabank Saddledome are encouraged to arrive early to checkout all the special activities taking place around the dome’s concourse.
One of the special exhibits that will be presented includes the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame which will be sharing the stories of various Indigenous athletes who’ve made an impact in sports history.
As part of the opening skate for the Flames, Indigenous youth skaters from each Nation will be represented while skating with their Nation’s flag.
The Canadian National Anthem will be sung in the Blackfoot language followed by the ceremonial puck drop at 8 p.m.
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