That Old Game La Crosse

This documentary can inspire research, discussion, projects and entry points for further learning about First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in urban contexts. What is a creation story? How can learning about the history of lacrosse be an entry point for learning about culture and history? What is the creation story behind the term “Turtle Island” and how does this knowledge add to an understanding of First Nations culture and connection to the land? What other stick games are prominent across Turtle Island? How can games teach worldview? How would a game like lacrosse have been used to resolve conflict? How are sports integral to holistic health and well-being (spiritual, mental, physical, emotional)? Why would an Irish lacrosse team drop out of the world games to make room for a Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) team and what does this say about their ethics?