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REGINA (Sept. 23, 2025) — CELEBRATING INDIGENOUS HOCKEY LEGENDS BANQUET

A young artist’s vision is helping to shape a powerful night of reconciliation and celebration.

The Western Canada Professional Hockey Scouts Foundation (WCPHSF) is proud to announce the winner of its special student art contest, created in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and in celebration of the Celebrating Indigenous Hockey Legends banquet, presented by Bouchier.

The winning entry, created by a Grade 6 student from Mother Teresa Middle School in Regina, captured the spirit of reflection, truth, and healing. Their artwork will take centre stage at the Sept. 30 banquet at the Conexus Arts Centre, proudly displayed throughout the evening and featured on the apparel worn by event support staff.

The student artist will also be honoured with four tickets to the banquet, a $500 education bursary, on-stage recognition, and the opportunity to sit with a celebrity guest, a once-in-a-lifetime experience that highlights the connection between creativity, sport, and reconciliation.

“This contest showed us how young people can use art to speak truth and inspire change,” said Jada Yee who is the foundation’s Cultural Advisor, “The winning piece reflects the importance of listening to the next generation as we walk the path of reconciliation together.”

The Celebrating Indigenous Hockey Legends banquet, presented by Bouchier, is more than a dinner – it’s a gathering of community, legacy, and learning. Guests will experience two hot stove sessions with legendary names such as Dr. Kalley Armstrong, Ron Delorme, Brent Dodginghorse, Dwight and DJ King, Jon Mirasty, Richard Pilon, Joey Tetarenko, Jordin Tootoo, Bryan Trottier, and Tiger Williams. The evening also includes live and silent auctions, with proceeds supporting three Regina-based organizations dedicated to Indigenous families: The Circle Project, KidSport, and the Ranch Ehrlo Outdoor Hockey League.

Founded just two years ago, the WCPHS Foundation honours hockey’s unsung heroes, professional scouts, while also giving back to their families and communities. Its Wall of Honour in Okotoks, Alta., and its charitable contributions continue to uplift those who contribute to the game both on and off the ice.

On a day of national reflection, the Foundation is honoured to bring the community together to celebrate Indigenous excellence, resilience, and reconciliation through sport and art.

Tickets for this historic event are still available at hockeyscoutsfoundation.com.