Premier Lacrosse League to wear special uniforms during Indigenous Heritage weekend
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Anthony Gharib, ESPN
All eight Premier Lacrosse League teams unveiled their special uniforms Tuesday for Indigenous Heritage weekend.
The threads will make their on-field debut Friday and Saturday on ESPN+, with the New York Atlas-Maryland Whipsnakes being the first matchup at 7:30 p.m. EST. This is the PLL’s fourth annual Indigenous Heritage weekend.
Lacrosse is the oldest team sport in North America and originated among various Native communities. The PLL’s special uniforms serve as a nod to the game’s Native American roots and were created by Patrick Hunter, an Indigenous artist and designer.
Hunter’s uniform designs were inspired by woodland art, a style of Native art that builds on “Ojibwe traditions of petroglyphs — drawings or carvings on rocks — and images made on birchbark scrolls,” according to the Minneapolis Institute of Art. The Ojibwe tribe is the most populous in North America.
Introducing our 2024 Indigenous Heritage Jerseys 🧡
Designed by Patrick Hunter, an Ojibwe artist. The PLL will be donating a portion of proceeds from every sale to the Anishinabe Baagaadowewin, a non-profit dedicated to sharing Anishinabe history and culture through lacrosse. pic.twitter.com/v6LS77Zl9y
— Premier Lacrosse League (@PremierLacrosse) June 25, 2024
“Woodland art began in the 70’s in Ontario, Canada made famous by artists like Norval Morrisseau and Daphne Odjig,” Hunter said. “When looking at woodland artwork … You can see the life force, soul, vibe or spirit of what it is you’re looking at.”
According to the PLL, a portion of proceeds from jersey and merchandise sales will be donated to Anishinaabe Baagaadoewin — a non-profit dedicated to sharing Anishinaabe history and culture through lacrosse.
Here’s a look at each team’s respective design.
Boston Cannons
Where there’s smoke, there’s fire 🔥
Our threads to celebrate Indigenous Heritage Weekend in Minneapolis, designed by Ojibwe artist Patrick Hunter. pic.twitter.com/XP2AfySM5G
— Boston Cannons (@PLLCannons) June 25, 2024
California Redwoods
Carolina Chaos
honoring the game ♥️🧡
introducing our 2024 Indigenous Heritage Jerseys, designed in collaboration with Ojibwe artist Patrick Hunter. pic.twitter.com/Gg2gHqozMX
— Carolina Chaos (@PLLChaos) June 25, 2024
Denver Outlaws
Maryland Whipsnakes
New York Atlas
Strength. Confidence. Determination. 🐂
Our 2024 Indigenous Heritage uniforms, designed by Ojibwe artist Patrick Hunter. pic.twitter.com/gbcr1Ef2VJ
— New York Atlas (@PLLAtlas) June 25, 2024
