A mural honoring Minnesota hockey and Indigenous culture is set to be displayed in St. Paul during the 2026 International Ice Hockey Federation World Junior Hockey Championship .

The Minnesota Sports and Events announced the "Land of 10,000 Rinks" mural in a news release on Monday. The artwork features Ojibwe floral patterns, eagles, and a wampum belt that symbolizes treaty relationships, shared journeys and peace.

The mural also honors the Anishinaabe's Seven Grandfather Teachings, which are values that the people live by that include honesty, love and respect.

The "Land of 10,000 Rinks" mural. Don's Photo

Ojibwe-Cree artist Shawna Boulette Grapentine created the mural. She was raised in Manigotagan, a small town in the Canadian province of Manitoba, and is a member of the Hollo

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