The Tewaaraton Foundation and the PLL are committed to Honoring the Native American Heritage of Lacrosse By Cultivating:
• Awareness of Native American Origins of Lacrosse
• Understanding of the Significance of Lacrosse in Native Communities
• Gratitude to Native Peoples for Sharing the Gift of Lacrosse with the World
• Appreciation for some of the Core Values Native People Emphasize in Lacrosse – Diversity makes the game stronger; respect for each other and the sacred nature of the game; generosity in sharing the gift of lacrosse with others; and integrity in playing the game in a manner that pleases the Creator.
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As the PLL entered the final 8 days of competition, they dedicated the Saturday, August 1, 2020 NBC broadcast (The Atlas V The Redwoods) and the final games played in Utah to the Indigenous Peoples of North America.
The Haudenosaunee — translated to “People of the Longhouse” — are the creators of the game of lacrosse. They called it the Medicine Game, and it holds a unique place in the hearts of all competitors who play this sport. As a tribute to the creators, Atlas LC midfielder and Iroquois National Team player, Jeremy Thompson, lead a Land Acknowledgment.
The purpose of a Land Acknowledgment statement is to show respect for indigenous peoples and recognize their enduring relationship to land – there have always been indigenous peoples in the spaces we call home, and there always will be.
Pre-Game Tribute/Moment of silence:
“We now ask that everyone please take a moment of silence to honor the Indigenous Peoples of North America, and their enduring relationship to land — there have always been indigenous peoples in the spaces we call home, and there always will be”
View the pre-Game tribute at:
Jeremy Thompson clip:
