The new logo is seen on the Lethbridge College gymnasium court in the 'We Are Aikowania' video. (Photo: Lethbridge College on YouTube)

By Christian Oldale

Lethbridge College receives award for Indigenization project

Jun 8, 2023 | 12:28 PM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – Lethbridge College has won the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association’s (CCAA) Innovation Award.

The college received the award for their “We Are Aikowania” video and facility reconciliation initiative.

The video was first shown in September 2022 to go alongside the reveal of the college’s new Indigenous logo on its home court. The video has since been used for events like convocations, community events and championship games.

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Lowell Yellow Horn, the college’s manager of Indigenous Services, said the video was “a true reflection of the importance of telling the story of the land and all it encompasses”.

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He added, “It captures both the natural beauty of the prairies with mountains in the distance, as well as the gym, shows how the new logo and design bring Blackfoot territory into the gym, and celebrates the body awareness and movement (Aikowania) that are part of the lives of anyone who learns, works or plays at Lethbridge College.”

The video was a collaboration between the school’s Indigenous Services, Athletics and Marketing and Communications departments, as well as local videographer Curtis Huisman.

The college became the first CCAA member to incorporate Indigenous culture in its gymnasium floor design when it began working on the changes in early 2022.

Todd Caughlin, director of Kodiaks Athletics said, “The support from the entire community to make the whole initiative a reality is so appreciated. This isn’t just recognition for the college’s Indigenous Services, Athletics or Marketing and Communication teams. It’s an entire community recognition and only one of many steps to come as we work together to reconnect the land and its people.”

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