Phoenix Suns Celebrates Native American Culture in Full Colors
, 2023-01-29 14:17:57,
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by Darren Thompson
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PHOENIX – Up on the court in the center of the footprint, the scoreboard gave out some uniquely original cheer for the Phoenix Suns’ hometown basketball team: SKODEN.
The scoreboard shout — a bit of popular local slang for “Let’s Go Then” — was one of the many original touches on display Thursday as the Suns paid tribute to 22 Arizona’s tribal community in a game against the Dallas Mavericks. This isn’t the first time this season that the organization has showcased Arizona’s indigenous heritage, though it won’t be the last, according to the team.
Thursday’s game was the sixth event this season at the Footprint Center located in downtown Phoenix. The organizers organized an evening showcasing Aboriginal culture, music, food, dance and the leaders in the community throughout the entire game. Thursday’s game attendees were greeted at the main entrance to the arena with music by Navajo deejay Mike Sixkiller and a display of all the flags of all 22 Arizona tribal states.
“We want Native people to feel comfortable in this space,” Sean Martinez, Senior Director of Live Presentation, told Native News Online. “Nobody in live entertainment celebrates indigenous culture like we do here in Phoenix.”
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