by ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The University of New Mexico is proud to continue its partnership with Nike N7 as part of a celebration and recognition of American Indian Heritage Month this November. New Mexico will host Cal State Fullerton on Sunday, Nov. 16 in The Pit on UNM’s Nike N7/American Indian Night to help raise awareness about the Nike N7 program and show support to tribal communities in New Mexico. The Lobos will wear special white uniforms with turquoise accents.
Nike N7 is Nike’s commitment to bring sport and all of its benefits to Native American and Aboriginal communities in North America through the N7 Fund, collection and program. The state of New Mexico includes 19 Pueblos (Acoma, Cochiti, Isleta, Jemez, Laguna, Nambe, Ohkay Owingeh, Picuris, Pojoaque, Sandia, San Felipe, San Ildefonso, Santa Ana, Santa Clara, Santo Domingo, Taos, Tesuque, Zia and Zuni); Jicarilla Apache Nation, Mescalero Apache Tribe, and the Navajo Nation.
As part of its partnership with Nike N7, the Lobos will wear turquoise, the color of friendship and one of UNM’s official school colors from 1973-79. This game will feature special presentation of colors by the Laguna-Acoma High School Marine Corps JROTC; singing of the national anthem in Navajo by current UNM student Stacie Barney; a pregame recognition of tribal leaders; and halftime recognition of Notah Begay III, a native New Mexican and Nike N7 ambassador.
In addition, UNM American Indian Student Services and the Notah Begay III Foundation (NB3) will be auctioning off the 12 game-worn turquoise jerseys throughout the game with proceeds going to both organizations. The jersey auction will start when gates open and close with 10 minutes to go in the 2nd half.
Tickets are still available for the Lobo Basketball game on November 16during American Indian Heritage Month by visiting the Lobo Ticket Office in The Pit, online at www.unmtickets.com or www.GoLobos.com, or by calling (505) 925-LOBO.
About Nike N7, the N7 Collection and the N7 Fund
N7 is Nike’s commitment to bring sport and all of its benefits to Native American and Aboriginal communities in the United States and Canada.
