Over the weekend, the Saskatchewan Roughriders wore their Indigenous-themed logo for the first time at Mosaic Stadium.
The Riders joined other teams across the Canadian Football League (CFL) in wearing an Indigenous designed logo in commemoration of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
The new Rider logo was designed by Chris Chipak, an artist from Red Pheasant Cree Nation.
“I had to think of something that was going to touch all four corners of our province. Not just Regina, not just the football players, [the logo] was going to connect all of us,” he explained.
A number of notable symbols are found within the new logo, including a buffalo which is meant to signify the spirit of the prairies. The sun, grass, water, and sky are also included.
Players, as well as the ones on the sideline, are welcoming the new look.
“I love it, man. It looks great. …