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UM alumna Kaylene Big Knife leaned on her artistic influences to create the Native Griz logo for UM’s third annual campaign inspired by the Nike N7 program that encourages Indigenous youth to join in sports. (UM Photos by Ryan Brennecke)

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Native artist celebrates heritage for UM’s annual Nike N7-inspired design
November 8, 2024 midnight

Native artist celebrates heritage for UM’s annual Nike N7-inspired design

MISSOULA – Kaylene Big Knife grew up playing in the hills of the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation in north central Montana. She remembers running with childhood friends along the sagebrush buttercups, picking juneberries and sledding down hills.