The Peterborough Petes will honour Indigenous culture and history on Thursday night as they host their annual Indigenous Heritage Night at the Peterborough Memorial Centre. The event, presented by Crowe’s Gas, will take place during the team’s matchup against the Windsor Spitfires, with puck drop set for 7:05 pm.
A key visual element of the night is a special logo created by Kory Parkin, an Indigenous artist from Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. The design incorporates the name “Nogojiwanong,” the traditional Anishinaabe name for Peterborough, meaning “place at the foot of the rapids.” The logo also features a canoe and water, symbolizing the area’s significance as a prime fishing spot.
The night will feature cultural performances and storytelling, with dancers from Alderville First Nation performing both on the ice during intermissions and in the lobby. Curve Lake First Nation School students will sing the national anthem, and the videoboard will showcase Indigenous stories, including Sky Woman and Turtle Island.
A ceremonial faceoff will include representatives from Crowe’s Gas, Alderville First Nation, Curve Lake First Nation, and Hiawatha First Nation.
(Written by: Scott Arnold)
