Recently, the White House announced that it will be backing the Indigenous Lacrosse Team in their bid to compete in the 2028 Olympics. This is a major milestone for the sport of lacrosse, which has a long and storied history among Indigenous peoples in North America.
Joe Biden, the current President of the United States, has been a major advocate for Indigenous rights and has made it a priority to ensure that Indigenous people are represented in the Olympics. He has been vocal about his support for the Indigenous Lacrosse Team and has promised to provide them with the resources they need to compete at the highest level.
The team is made up of players from various Indigenous nations across North America, including the Haudenosaunee, the Iroquois, and the Navajo. They have been competing in international tournaments since 2019 and have already won several medals. The team is coached by former National Lacrosse League player and coach, Gewas Schindler.
The team’s mission is to bring awareness to the sport of lacrosse and to promote its growth among Indigenous communities. The team hopes to inspire more young Indigenous people to take up the sport and to help them develop their skills.
The White House’s support of the team is a major step forward for Indigenous rights and for the sport of lacrosse. It is a sign of respect for the history and culture of Indigenous peoples and shows that the United States is serious about promoting diversity in sports.
The team has already received an outpouring of support from Indigenous communities across North America and is hopeful that they will be able to make it to the 2028 Olympics. With the White House’s backing, they are one step closer to achieving their goal.