How Lacrosse is reclaiming its Indigenous heritage

Six year old Anton McCray is learning fundamental Native American Lacrosse techniques

Six year old Anton McCray is learning fundamental Native American Lacrosse techniques Source: Getty / Hyoung Chang/Denver Post via Getty Images

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Lacrosse has a reputation as an elitist sport played in posh schools - but it was originally a Native American game, played across North America before European colonisers arrived.

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