Via the New York Times, an article on why - while lacrosse returns to the Olympics in 2028, on American soil - the I.O.C.won't let Indigenous North American teams compete:
Most lacrosse players tell the same story of falling [...]
September
14,
2024
Via 3DownNation, a report that a Canadian Football League team will broadcast a game in Blackfoot language:
The Calgary Stampeders’ next touchdown will be called in the Blackfoot language.
As part of Indigenous Night [...]
December
7,
2023
Via Inside Lacrosse, a report that the White House has endorsed the idea of the Haudenosaunee Nation being included in the Olympic lacrosse pool:
President Joe Biden announced his support for the Haudenosaunee to compete at [...]
November
27,
2023
Via Fox News, a report on Minnesota Wild goalie Marc Andre Fleury's decision to wear a Native American celebration mask despite threats of punishment from NHL during the Wild's Native American Heritage Night:
Marc-Andre Fleury [...]
October
25,
2023
Via the New York Times, a report on the fact that a Native American team that has won medals at the world championships, is not currently eligible for the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles:
At major lacrosse events, a team of [...]
October
2,
2023
In recognition of National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, here is an inspired list of Indigenous knowledge keepers & trailblazers in hockey:
PEOPLE
💡 Marian Jacko, Hockey Canada Board of Directors
💡 Stephane Friday, [...]