Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:
1. The lacrosse community celebrated Indigenous Peoples Day with a swell of social media posts Monday.
At US Lacrosse, we reflected on the recent lessons learned in a virtual presentation made by Andrew Lee, vice chair of the US Lacrosse Board of Directors and chair of the US Lacrosse Native American Advisory Council. Lee is half Seneca.
Here’s a sample of similar reflections from others who commemorated the day by paying homage to the origins and originators of the sport.
Today we celebrate All Indigenous Nations across Turtle Island. We are still here, we still practice our ceremonies and we’re prouder than ever. Happy National Indigenous Peoples Day @YOUTH7MOVEMENT pic.twitter.com/fPfopDq5H7
— Haudenosaunee Dehontsigwaehs (@IrqLax) October 12, 2020
For #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we honour the creators of the great game we all love and the land on which they have called home for centuries
— Halifax Thunderbirds (@HFXThunderbirds) October 12, 2020
It serves as a reminder of the work we must do to begin repairing the harm and trauma faced by Indigenous communities to this day pic.twitter.com/hQL0nh4gcg
The Creator's Game. #IndigenousPeoplesDay pic.twitter.com/vOUwBlFgmw
— San Diego Seals (@SealsLax) October 12, 2020
We give thanks for the game, traditions and medicine of lacrosse. On #IndigenousPeoplesDay I would encourage you to urge your governments to honour the treaties and make amends to the Indigenous Nations across the Americas. pic.twitter.com/5AEhUgogdZ
— OTTCAPLAX (@ottcaplax) October 12, 2020
Today we celebrate Indigenous People's Day. It’s an opportunity for our country to celebrate the people, land, and Native American culture.
— Premier Lacrosse League (@PremierLacrosse) October 12, 2020
Part of the culture was the origination of lacrosse by the Iroquois Haudenosaunee. pic.twitter.com/MUYhtjIrK9
On #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we remember that the game of lacrosse is a gift from the Creator pic.twitter.com/DT5IcMKo4z
— Chesapeake Bayhawks (@TheBayhawks) October 12, 2020
On Indigenous Peoples' Day, given the events of the last three months, all I can dream about is what it'd be like watching @IRQ_Nationals march in the Opening Ceremonies at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. pic.twitter.com/ApGPmFX2vp
— Terry Foy (@TerenceFoy) October 12, 2020
I have been blessed in my life to have been influenced by Zed Williams, Seneca...Ken Fougnier, Oneida...Dave White, Mohawk...and on my rh, Justin Giles, Muskogee Creek Nation
— Dom Starsia (@DomStarsiaPLL) October 12, 2020
Indigenous Peoples Dsy pic.twitter.com/SVAdZC3xAD
Today we are proud to recognize #IndigenousPeoplesDay At #SyracuseU, we acknowledge with respect the Onondaga Nation, firekeepers of the Haudenosaunee, the indigenous peoples on whose ancestral lands Syracuse University now stands. pic.twitter.com/SzIVUTk7oc
— Syracuse University (@SyracuseU) October 12, 2020
This is @j_thompson74. A friend, competitor, @PLLAtlas leader and teammate. Born in Onondaga Nation — one of the original 5 nations of the Iroquois Haudenosaunee in North America. Jerm’s taught me a lot about the Native American culture over the years (1/3). pic.twitter.com/15LLbQWWld
— Paul Rabil (@PaulRabil) October 12, 2020
Today is #IndigenousPeoplesDay.
— Major League Lacrosse (@MLL_Lacrosse) October 12, 2020
Learn more about the origins of the Creator's Game below:https://t.co/dWTJU5YPJR pic.twitter.com/7bRtl0iNTT
We are always thankful for the Creator's Game.#IndigenousPeoplesDay | #UnitedWeRoar pic.twitter.com/iMIbnR3L87
— TU Men's Lacrosse (@Towson_MLAX) October 12, 2020
2. The NCAA is on the cusp of finalizing legislation to allow athletes to be compensated for their name, image, and likeness. Sports Illustrated obtained a copy of the 22-page document representing the latest draft of the rules.
3. Sankofa clinician and Puerto Rican national team player Sophia Lugo told US Lacrosse’s Donovan Dennis about her lacrosse upbringing and future goals. In a Q&A featured in a monthly newsletter, Lugo gave a hat tip to Tari Kandemiri aka Official Lax Girl for learning about Puerto Rico’s lacrosse program and the late Roberto Clemente for inspiring her to make a difference in the world.
WHAT WE’RE READING
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How Lehigh goalie Samantha Sagi committed to improving herself off the field while the COVID-19 pandemic kept her away from lacrosse.
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Inside Lacrosse articles on Caitlyn Wurzburger’s long-awaited arrival at North Carolina and how the Denver men are adapting to the new normal during fall ball.
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How the Iroquois Nationals’ push for sovereignty continues after earning an invitation to The World Games.
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About the rejuvenated Virginia Tech women’s lacrosse team and defender Carly Goetz’s motivation in 2021.
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StringKing is opening a new factory in Los Angeles and they’re hiring.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
The Premier Lacrosse League’s “Fast Break” series featured Josh Byrne’s journey from academic purgatory to pro lacrosse sensation—and how he really did black out during the craziest play of the PLL Championship Series.
WHAT’S ON TAP
High Point’s Asher Nolting takes over our Instagram Stories today, plus features on the origins of the Los Aztecas lacrosse club and the latest progress out of WINNERS Lacrosse in Washington, D.C.
Make sure that you’re dialed in to @uslacrossemag’s Instagram story tomorrow because our guy @asher_nolting is taking over for the day! #GTD x #GoHPU pic.twitter.com/pPRFjGwy6z
— High Point Lacrosse (@HPUMensLax) October 12, 2020