The Medicine Game and a Reflection on Muhammad Ali
Yesterday was the 4-year anniversary of Muhammad Ali’s passing. It’s hard not to reflect on his legacy in these times.
It’s hard not to reflect on his legacy in these times. The #tbt above is a photo of him and Jim Brown, among others – yes, Brown played #lacrosse AND was one of the best! 🤯
But the photo’s significance is more than two of the best athletes sitting beside each other; it captures a moment of solidarity when being vocal was contentious.
As lacrosse players, we share a passion for a First Nations’ sport. Yet, lacrosse means so much more.
The Iroquois call it The Medicine Game: when there is illness in the community, lacrosse is an act of solidarity.
In the spirit of the Medicine Game, we remind ourselves and other lacrosse players that we are #MoreThanAnAthlete. We are part of a larger community.
There is illness in this community. Systemic marginalization persists.
We stand against institutionalized violence.
We condemn Neo-colonialism.
In Solidarity,
Matt + Dan + Tom
Co-founders,
Vision Lacrosse
#BLM #BlackLivesMatter
