The Humber Hawks rugby teams have unveiled new jerseys designed by Indigenous youth at their first home game this season.
The jersey pays tribute to the historical lands the college is located on and where the games are played and will be worn for the first time ahead of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation,
The jerseys were designed by Tribal Lands, a youth-run streetwear brand that merges traditional Indigenous aesthetics with an urban twist. Profits from the company are reinvested into programming for the youth, creating a virtuous cycle of empowerment.
Humber Hawks men's rugby team wore the new Truth and Reconciliation jersey at their first home game of the season. Photo credit: Diego Guillen/ Humber Hawks
Tribal Lands crafted a custom jersey featuring Humber’s “H” on the right arm sleeve, a powerful image of a hawk on the front, and the iconic Tribal Lands tipi logo with the slogan “Still Here” on the nape of the shirt.
This collaboration with Tribal Lands and Humber’s Indigenous Education and Engagement Team is meant to capture the enduring spirit and resilience of Indigenous youth in the face of adversity.