Aikowania

The Essence of Readiness 

Aikowania refers to body awareness and movement – the strength, stamina and sharp mind needed to be able to spring into action at a moment’s notice. It is at the heart of all Kodiaks student-athletes accomplish, both in the classroom and on the court, field or trail.

Aikowania is the way we are aware and ready for what happens next. It is a reminder that we are stronger and more successful when our minds are clear, and our bodies are prepared to act. 

Lethbridge College unveiled a new Indigenous logo for its Kodiaks uniforms and the home court where student-athletes play in September 2022. The new logo reflects the college’s commitment to learning from and honouring its place on the traditional lands of the Siksikaitsitapi people.

New Kodiaks Indigenous Jerseys: 

OKI - Blackfoot Language for hello. The official greeting of the City of Lethbridge.

MOUNTAIN DETAIL - The mountain design shown on the belt and on the floor of our home court symbolize the traditional Blackfoot territory that we all call home.

SSPOMITAPIIKSI (STAR PEOPLE) - The icons on the upper back of the jersey represent the universe or cosmos where the kakato’siiksi (stars) and Sspomitapiiksi (Star People) live. Ipiso’wahsi (Morning Star/Venus) with the Ihkitsikamm (Seven Stars/Big Dipper), the Miohpokoyiiksi (Lost Children/ The Pleiades) are part of a large celestial family. We are all made of stars.

PENDELTON PATTERN - The detailing on the sides of jersey and shorts is reminiscent of a Pendelton blanket and was contributed by Multimedia Production student Raven Tailfeathers.

AIKOWANIA BEAR LOGO - Lethbridge College is proud to have hired artist Monte Eagle Plume to design the Aikowania bear using traditional Blackfoot painting methods.