The Toronto Rock National Lacrosse League is honouring Indigenous heritage with a new Indigenous-inspired jersey created by Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory artist Kory Parkin “Kanyen’keha.”
The jersey is created with Mohawk words such as “Tkaron” meaning “the place in the water where the trees stand.” The jersey also includes six circles within the maple leaf representing all forms of life.
Parkin hopes to keep creating Indigenous-inspired jerseys and to continue to leave a legacy.
“I would love to see it be in more leagues,” said Parkins.
In recognition of the new jerseys, the Toronto Rock held a Game Worn Charity Auction at their Indigenous Heritage night game. The jerseys designed by Parkin and worn by players were auctioned in support of the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund, the charity that aims to build better cultural understanding and reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.
