“This is about (whether) Indigenous sovereignty is or is not recognized by the global system. And that's why this moment matters… The barrier is structural, not athletic.”

#Indigenous #FirstNations #sports #lacrosse #Olympics #IOC

https://www.windspeaker.com/news/sports/haudenosaunee-nationals-lacrosse-teams-still-pushing-ioc-recognition

Haudenosaunee Nationals lacrosse teams still pushing for IOC recognition

The Haudenosaunee Nationals Lacrosse Organization is still pressing for its women’s and men’s clubs to be allowed to participate at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Lacrosse hasn't been part of the Games since 1908. Back then it was field lacrosse that was played. In 2028 it will be Sixes lacrosse, six players per team on the field.Claudia Jimerson, the Haudenosaunee Nationals’ director of lacrosse operations, stressed what’s at stake goes far beyond competing in the next Olympics. 

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Epic haul from the PLL summer sale!

The Premier Lacrosse League just had their summer sale and we took advantage of the massive discounts to refresh the kids' lax wardrobes!

https://jeffpaul.com/2023/07/epic-haul-from-the-pll-summer-sale/

Summer Bucketlist Item: Stringing a Lacrosse Stick

The enjoyment of checking off a summer bucketlist item, in this case custom stringing a lacrosse head.

https://jeffpaul.com/2023/08/summer-bucketlist-item-stringing-a-lacrosse-stick/

Lacrosse time! Let’s go Mammoth!!!

#lacrosse #nll

Lacrosse: Canada's National Summer Sport 🇨🇦🥍

Did you know that lacrosse is one of Canada's two national sports? Originally played by Indigenous peoples, it was adopted by European settlers and has evolved into both a field and an indoor (box) version. It's a fast-paced and exciting sport! 🇨🇦 #Canada #Lacrosse #NationalSport #IndigenousSport #CanadianSport

https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/lacrosse

That's a great feeling - 1st to qualify for the playoffs  

#NLL #lacrosse #BoxLacrosse

Not at all a great start to this game. Mammoth gave up 3 in minutes and are still down 5 at the start of the 2nd.

Defense asleep at the wheel. Glad they pulled Ward.

#lacrosse #mammothlax

No. 8 Ohio State defeats No. 12 Denver 6-4 to close nonconference schedule

Goals were always going to be difficult to find. Ohio State and Denver, two of the nation’s stingiest defenses, squared off Thursday night in a matchup where every possession was contested and scoring chances were scarce. Ultimately, the Buckeyes’ defense proved just a little tougher. No. 8 Ohio State capped its nonconference schedule with a […]

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