Seasonal & Holidays
Wild Will Wear Custom Jerseys To Mark Native American Heritage Day
"Our tribe is proud to be active and engaged in Minnesota, and giving back is at the core of who we are as Dakota people."
November 22, 2021
The Minnesota Wild will be wearing a custom jersey to celebrate Native American Heritage Day this Friday.
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The team partnered with the Prairie Island Indian Community to commemorate the day and raise money for charities, including those for diversity in hockey programming and children’s health.
“Our tribe is proud to be active and engaged in Minnesota, and giving back is at the core of who we are as Dakota people,” Shelley Buck, the Prairie Island Indian Community Tribal Council president, said. “Our partnership with the Wild gives us a platform to share our story and celebrate our culture with the community, which we are honored to do on this national holiday.”
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