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Article: LACROSSE, GIFT OF THE IROQUOIS, STILL BINDS CONFEDERACY.(Editorial)(Column)(Editorial)
- Article from:
- The Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY)
- Article date:
- May 24, 2001
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Byline: Clint Hill
Lacrosse - a spiritual game played centuries ago for recreation or political reasons - is a thriving sport throughout the world. For the Haudenosaunee, the people of the Iroquois confederacy, lacrosse still inspires cultural passion and community healing. The game we feel was the Creator's gift to his people remains a source of pride for those who play the game today.
Long before French settlers attempted to "civilize" the version they saw at Mohawk territories Akwesasne and Kahnawake with penalties, sidelines and goal-tenders, lacrosse games had virtually no limits. Rough and boundless games, described as "bumping hips" by its ...