Right To Play Ambassador and National Lacrosse League (NLL) Assistant Coach and former player Andrew McBride is today's celebrity challenge host. Modern day lacrosse has a deeply rooted history in Canada, stemming back to the original caretakers of Turtle Island, prior to colonization. Many Indigenous Nations created versions of stick and net games that honoured the land, healed, made peace and celebrated fun. Despite inventing the game, in the 1880's Indigenous people were prohibited from participating in Lacrosse championships. Yet the game continued to hold an important role in the cultures of Nations. There has been a resurgence of visibility of Indigenous players in the last 40 years. The NLL and its 14 franchises have been drivers in celebrating its sport's authentic origins, from the talent on the field (over 10% of athletes are Indigenous), to its community relations initiatives.
Be sure to link your social media handles to your Play It Forward profile and tag #RTPPlayItForward #LaxChallenge, @RightToPlayCan, @nll, and @brider37 on Instagram. Miigwetch.
HERE'S HOW THE CHALLENGE WORKS
Today's challenge invites you to experience the sport that was invented right here at home with a little Stick and Net of your very own, using household items to practice 'scooping'.
Post a photo of your homemade stick and net to complete this challenge!
(TIP: Once you accept the challenge scroll all the way down
to the bottom of the page to see where to upload your photo or video)
This #RTPPlayItForward Challenge
is Brought To You By:
Andrew McBride
Right To Play Ambassador, National Lacrosse League Assistant Coach and Former Player
