The Roots of Lacrosse

Directed by Shelby Adams, Joanne Storkan
Many lacrosse players and coaches often don't know that the origins of the game of lacrosse has its roots in North American Indigenous nations.This short documentary provides a brief history of the sacred and cultural aspects of this sport, originally played for the Creator, as well as for the health and welfare of the people. The movie also defines the three types of North American, Indigenous lacrosse: Iroquois, Great Lakes, and Southeastern.

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Cast of The Roots of Lacrosse

  • Joryan AdamsSelf
  • Bret BucktoothSelf
  • Jim CalderSelf
  • Brant DavisSelf / Producer
  • Louis DelisleSelf
  • Wayne GretzkySelf
  • Tyler HillSelf
  • Alfred JacquesSelf
  • J.P. JohnsonSelf
  • Jack JohnsonSelf
  • Amy LazoreSelf
  • Mirabella LazoreSelf
  • Oren R. LyonsSelf
  • Eric 'Dirt' McComberSelf
  • Eric 'Rahnitsatorats' McComberSelf
  • Teiotièntaron 'River' McComberSelf
  • G.C. Michael Kanentakeron MitchellSelf
  • Mark MitchellSelf
  • Richard MitchellSelf
  • Neal PowlessSelf
  • Richard PowlessSelf
  • Wewoka ShenandoahSelf
  • Gary SundownSelf
  • Denise WatermanSelf
  • Dave WhiteSelf
  • Shelby AdamsDirector / Writer
  • Joanne StorkanDirector / Writer
  • Chris CarpenterProducer
  • Stu LissonProducer
  • Tom RyanProducer

 

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