The Toronto Raptors will be sporting an Indigenous-inspired logo Monday night as they face the Milwaukee Bucks.
The logo was unveiled recently and will be featured during the Raptors’ Jan. 6 Indigenous Heritage Game.
Reimagined logo by Kitchener visual artist
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The reimagined logo was created by Kitchener visual artist Luke Swinson, who is of Anishinaabe heritage and a member of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. It is meant to honour the resiliency, strength and enduring spirit of Indigenous Peoples.
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“There’s a lot to say about this design, but at the heart of it is Indigenous joy and its many forms. Basketball is integral to so many Indigenous communities across Turtle Island and I really felt the drive to design something Indigenous Raptors fans would be proud of,” Swinson said in an
Various celebrations are planned during Monday night’s game at the Scotiabank Arena. The halftime show is expected to feature a performance by Madison Noon, an Indigenous member of the Raptors’ official dance team.
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Raptors release video introducing Luke Swinson
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The Toronto Raptors on their social media platforms Monday introducing Swinson as the artist behind the creation.
Meet Luke Swinson, an Anishinaabe artist who's behind the creation of the Indigenous-inspired logo for tonight's game 🧡
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors)
How to watch the Raptors game
The game tips off at 7:30 p.m. and airs on TSN, or on the radio on Sportsnet 590 The Fan.
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