American Indian Report - August 2008 - (Page 18)

Yo U T H Native Youth Share Creator’s Game with International Community By Kimberly Hayes Bringing international recognition to the Native American heritage of Lacrosse, the Iroquois Nationals beat Team England 19-10 to capture the Bronze Medal at the 2008 World Under 19 Lacrosse Championship, held in Coquitlam, B.C., Canada, in July. The Iroquois are the originators of the modern-day game of lacrosse. The Nationals are the only Native American team sanctioned to compete in an international sports competition and are members of the International Lacrosse Federation. The Iroquois, also known as the Six Nations, represent Native people originally occupying New York, southern Quebec and ontario, Canada. The team incorporates tribal traditions into the sport: a spiritual advisor blesses each player before the games, traditional dances are performed and the Iroquois national anthem plays when the athletes march onto the field. The team is primarily made up of Iroquois tribal members, however, three spots are open to Native players from other tribes. one of those slots went to Forrest Cox, who is Prairie Band Potawatomi and just graduated from West Potomac High School in Alexandria, Va. “It was great to represent all indigenous people and all Indian kids playing the Creator’s game,” Cox said. Tryouts and trial competitions started in September 2007. Tryouts began with 300 people, which eventually were whittled down to 23 players and three alternates. The schedule can be demanding Cox said, noting that he traveled many Opening ceremony. Photo courtesy of Vancouver Sports Pictures 18 August 2008 American Indian Report http://www.iroquoisnationals.com/program.html

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American Indian Report - August 2008 Contents Notes from Indian Country Congress: Activity from the Hill Navajo Elder Recognized for Fighting for Voting Rights Water Rights — A Long, Hard Battle Well Worth Fighting Native Youth Share Creator’s Game with International Community Rancheria Restores Traditional Ecosystem on Purchased Land Grants: EDA — Investing in Tribal Economic Development Native Eyes Film Showcase Entices Youth into Media BlogRoll

American Indian Report - August 2008

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