~Golden Rockets
On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, The Golden Rockets organisation, revealled the crest for the Community Fund jerseys.
Last season, one of our players faced harassment on the ice because of his Indigenous background. This season, we would like to demonstrate to our players that our organisation stands beside them and honours their heritage. We want to acknowledge the painful history and the ongoing impacts of the residential school system and honour the resilience, dignity and strength of survivors and intergenerational survivors. By wearing this crest in the month of November, we want to continue the dialogue on anti-racism and anti-bullying past a single day.
Working collaboratively with Metis artist, Aguenus (Angela Hall), who is also the parent of one of our players, a crest was created with a point of reflection for each symbol; The Indigenous star motif in the centre, for Indigenous people are star people; the Metis infinity symbol; inukshuks shaped to reflect a rocket; and eagle feathers demonstrating the honour it is to serve your community. You can see more of Angela’s work here – https://www.aguenusart.com/.
Our Community Fund jerseys are worn for the month of November and are auctioned off to raise money for the Rockets Community Fund. All proceeds go towards helping our community. This is a fund that is accessible by all Golden residents who may need financial assistance with medical travel costs. Since the fund’s inception in October 2019, the Golden Rockets have donated nearly $4,000.
READ MORE: How much do you know about the history of Canada’s residential schools?
