Randy Staats a part of NLL’s Celebration of Indigenous History Month

PHILADELPHIA — The National Lacrosse League (@NLL), the largest and most successful professional lacrosse property in the world, has long been a leader in championing…

Advisory body was ‘very keen’ to have Indigenous Supreme Court candidate: Campbell

OTTAWA — The head of an independent advisory board on Supreme Court appointments says the body was “very keen” to find an Indigenous candidate to…

US to review dark history of Indigenous boarding schools

The US government will investigate its past oversight of Native American boarding schools and work to “uncover the truth about the loss of human life…

Indigenous leaders ask Catholic congregants to push for residential school apology

Indigenous leaders in Saskatchewan are calling on Catholics to stand in solidarity with residential school survivors by not attending church services. Vice-chief David Pratt of…

Apparent arson destroys part of history as St. John’s Tuscarora Church set ablaze

SIX NATIONS — Shock, anger and grief spread throughout the community Saturday morning after a suspected arson destroyed one of Six Nations oldest buildings. Police…

How and when Canada created National Indigenous Peoples Day

National Indigenous Peoples Day is taking place on Monday, June 21. National Indigenous Peoples Day is a day recognizing and celebrating the cultures and contributions…

CFL-Edmonton Football Team return as the ‘Elks’

EDMONTON – The Canadian Football League’s Edmonton franchise will now be known as the Elks, the club announced on Tuesday, after discarding their longtime name…

ISCA Indigenous Peoples Day Virtual 5km

As the Covid-19 pandemic has put most activities on halt, the Indigenous Sports Council of Alberta has offered one way to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day.…

Mann Cup Cancelled for Second Season in a Row

Lacrosse Canada announced that the the 2021 Mann Cup National Championship, due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is also cancelled. This decision was made in…

Six Nations Enacts Cannabis Control Law

Two years after the creation of the Six Nations Cannabis Commission, with the aim of regulating the cannabis industry on the territory, a cannabis law…

Minto Cup Cancelled Amongst 10 National Championships

OTTAWA —Lacrosse Canada announced today the cancellation of the 2021 Minto Cup. This decision follows Lacrosse Canada’s announcement last month of the cancellation of 10…

NLL Announces 10 new Hall of Fame Members for 2021

PHILADELPHIA — The relaunched NLL Hall of Fame features 10 new members in its Class of 2021 as announced on June 3. Eight players and…

Presidents Cup amongst Lacrosse Cancellations

Lacrosse Canada has announced the cancellation of the 2021 U19 Jenny Kyle Cup and President’s Cup. This decision follows Lacrosse Canada’s prior announcements cancelling 11…

Saskatchewan Rush sold to Priestner Sports

SASKATCHEWAN – The Saskatchewan Rush of the National Lacrosse League has been sold to the Priestner Sports Corporation. The announcement came last month as it…

Toronto Rock moves to Hamilton

HAMILTON – In the month of May, one of the most well known National Lacrosse League (NLL) franchises reached a deal to relocate home games…