Urban. Indigenous. Proud: That Old Game La Crosse
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Browse Full-length Non-member TitlesLong before Canada became a country, every nation on Turtle Island had its own unique version of a stickball game. The most popular one on this continent has always been lacrosse, a game that was gifted to the First Nations by the birds and four-legged animals. This segment discusses how lacrosse has been passed down from generation to generation. Part of the "Urban. Indigenous. Proud" series.
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Runtime: 8 minutes 2 seconds
- Topic: History, Social Science, Sports and Recreation
- Subtopic: Community Life, Native Americans, Recreation, Sports and Games
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
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- Release Year: 2018
- Producer/Distributor: National Film Board Of Canada
- Series: Urban. Indigenous. Proud
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