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Note: Since publishing this article, Squamish Nation spokesperson Khelsilem has clarified that the statement was “sent out in error without approval from the Squamish Nation.”
The Canucks’ logo since 1997 incorporates First Nations design but was not designed by a First Nations person. There was backlash when Braden Holtby’s goalie mask was unveiled last week, with many people saying it was cultural appropriation. Holtby has since apologized and is getting his mask redesigned, but then attention shifted to the team’s logo.
Was it guilty of cultural appropriation too?
“We consult with the First Nations on many issues around our teams and businesses, and value their wise counsel,” said Canucks owner Francesco Aquilini in a statement on Wednesday.