Posted on Jun 26, 2023
An Indigenous lacrosse team reclaims its native identity
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At this year's World Lacrosse Championships happening now in San Diego, one team has a new name and a fresh dream: to be the best in the world and showcase its Indigenous excellence.
"The quest is gold medal," said Haudenosaunee Nationals Head Coach Lars Tiffany ahead of the World Lacrosse Championships. "The challenges will be real and large."
Tiffany grew up near the Onondaga Nation in New York. He was the team's assistant coach at the last World Lacrosse Championships in 2018 in Israel, where they placed third.
Then they were known as the "Iroquois Nationals," but that's changed now.
The origin of the word "Iroquois" is the subject of debate, but present-day Haudenosaunee connect it to a French variant of "snake" and "murderer."
At this year's World Lacrosse Championships happening now in San Diego, one team has a new name and a fresh dream: to be the best in the world and showcase its Indigenous excellence.
"The quest is gold medal," said Haudenosaunee Nationals Head Coach Lars Tiffany ahead of the World Lacrosse Championships. "The challenges will be real and large."
Tiffany grew up near the Onondaga Nation in New York. He was the team's assistant coach at the last World Lacrosse Championships in 2018 in Israel, where they placed third.
Then they were known as the "Iroquois Nationals," but that's changed now.
The origin of the word "Iroquois" is the subject of debate, but present-day Haudenosaunee connect it to a French variant of "snake" and "murderer."
An Indigenous lacrosse team reclaims its native identity
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Posted 12 mo ago
Great story, great game. Always preferred playing it than watching it. Hope the team does well.
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Posted 12 mo ago
PO1 William "Chip" Nagel Where do I go to protest being called, “that old white guy”?
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