Looking for something to do this Saturday night? Why not take in a fun night of hockey while supporting Tsi Tyónnheht Onkwawén:na (TTO) Language and Cultural Centre.
The Belleville Senators are hosting Indigenous Communities Night, Saturday February 4, when they will be hosting the Rochester Americans at CAA Arena.
myFM/Oldies spoke with Callie Hill, TTO Executive Director, who told us they will be a part of puck drop and the pregame ceremony. As part of the opening ceremony, they plan on singing a song in lieu of a national anthem.
Some students from their school age program will be joined by Chief R. Donald Maracle for the puck drop. There will also be an Anishnabe hand drum presentation in the first intermission.
Hill says they are grateful to have the support of anyone, especially from a neighbouring community and their sports organization.
To celebrate Indigenous Communities night, the team is selling limited edition t-shirts featuring Kanyen’keha-inspired Belleville Sens logos, designed by local Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte artist Kory Parkin. The shirts are currently for sale online for $15. Part of that cost is being donated to TTO.
TTO runs programming for children and youth and offers an adult certificate program in Mohawk Language and Culture.
Tickets are currently available for Saturday’s game and can be purchased through Ticketmaster.
Written by Emily Chatwood
