Sacred Stick
Sacred Stick
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- 005650
Title from title frames. In Process Record. Film
Originally produced by Vision Maker Media in 2013.
"Before there was light, before there was earth, the game was played." - Oren Lyons..Sacred Stick examines the historical, cultural, and spiritual aspects of lacrosse. From the ancient Maya to the world famous Iroquois Nationals team, this program explores a uniquely Indigenous sport that, like Native peoples themselves, adapted and endured within the dominant culture. As lacrosse surges in popularity, it has now become the fastest growing sport in North America. But for Native peoples, it has always been and continues to be much more than a game.
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
In English
1262547 Kanopy
Race relations.
Sports.
Documentary-style films North American Studies
Race and Class Studies
Documentary films.
Title from title frames. In Process Record. Film
Originally produced by Vision Maker Media in 2013.
"Before there was light, before there was earth, the game was played." - Oren Lyons..Sacred Stick examines the historical, cultural, and spiritual aspects of lacrosse. From the ancient Maya to the world famous Iroquois Nationals team, this program explores a uniquely Indigenous sport that, like Native peoples themselves, adapted and endured within the dominant culture. As lacrosse surges in popularity, it has now become the fastest growing sport in North America. But for Native peoples, it has always been and continues to be much more than a game.
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
In English
1262547 Kanopy
Race relations.
Sports.
Documentary-style films North American Studies
Race and Class Studies
Documentary films.