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UAlbany great Lyle Thompson, brothers give back to lacrosse

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4 The Future Foundation provides clinics, equipment to indigenous, underserved communities Albany Times Union by Mark Singelais ALBANY - Former University at Albany lacrosse great Lyle Thompson said he still has the wooden stick he used growing up on his Onondaga Nation reservation. The stick cracked when he was 12 years old, reaching for a pass thrown for his father … [Read more...] about UAlbany great Lyle Thompson, brothers give back to lacrosse

MONTHS AFTER WINGS INCIDENT, THOMPSON: ‘MY HAIR IS WHO I AM’

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USLAcrosse Magazine: I’m from the Onondaga Nation. I grew up on both reservations, the Onondaga reservation and Mohawk territory. My clan is the Hawk Clan, which is passed down from my mother. Lacrosse truly is a medicine because of what it brings to each person, but also the sense of community it brings within everybody. Any birthday party I went to, it was lacrosse. … [Read more...] about MONTHS AFTER WINGS INCIDENT, THOMPSON: ‘MY HAIR IS WHO I AM’

HOW TWO ELEMENTAL FORCES INSPIRED THIS SUMMER’S N7 COLLECTION

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Nike News- “When we introduce ourselves, it is the name given to us as a child. My name is Gaagwagyehe: The sun is leaning, the orb is going down, like the sunset.” This line from Jeremy Thompson, member of the Iroquois Confederacy of the Onondaga Nation and professional lacrosse player, illustrates this summer’s Nike N7 collection: footwear and apparel inspired by the … [Read more...] about HOW TWO ELEMENTAL FORCES INSPIRED THIS SUMMER’S N7 COLLECTION

Native Players, Coaches, and an Owner Making Waves In Professional Lacrosse

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Vincent Schilling Lyle Thompson, Onondaga, scores 100th goal with Georgia Swarm, additional comments from Quinn Powless, Mohawk, Kyle Jackson, Aamjiwnaang First Nations and Jerome Thompson Fans of the Georgia Swarm in the National Lacrosse League celebrated Native American Heritage Night on March 24th at the Infinite Energy Arena. Lyle Thompson, Onondaga, celebrated by … [Read more...] about Native Players, Coaches, and an Owner Making Waves In Professional Lacrosse

Haudenosaunee delegates travel to Washington DC

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By Frieda Jacques Washington, DC - On February 22nd 2016 a delegation of Haudenosaunee Chiefs and Clanmothers and observers met with federal representatives.  The meeting was held in the Treaty Room of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building a few doors from the White House.  The meeting was to recognize and honor the signing of the 1794 Treaty of Canandaigua. Our … [Read more...] about Haudenosaunee delegates travel to Washington DC