Lacrosse Annotation
Annotated Bibliography
Jim Calder & Ron Fletcher; illustrated by David Craig & Arnold Jacobs; oral tradition by Delmor Jacobs. (2011). Lacrosse: The ancient game.Canada, Toronto: Ancient Game Press.
Within the pages of this informational text, the authors Calder and Fletcher discus in great detail the importance lacrosse has had on indigenous culture throughout the ages. The book is broken up into a few sections that each describes the creation and evolution of lacrosse. The first section, “The Oral Tradition” will help with the first mentions of lacrosse in indigenous history. It goes on to explain how lacrosse and creation stories are intertwined both effecting one another. They also examined how different tribes tell their stories in different ways, for example the Haudenosaunne and their “Four Warrior Game”. This section helps indicate that lacrosse is the creator’s game, and that lessons and teachings are supposed to be learned when the game is played. Moving on the book also sheds light on a more present history, which will aid in understanding the development of lacrosse. This part recognizes, that lacrosse has evolved overtime and that, the game is played not just by indigenous peoples. This section also includes why the game is called, “lacrosse” and the history behind the naming. Also included is the adoption of lacrosse as Canada’s national game, which helps explain how the game has gained international success. This book in its conclusion also includes the development of the lacrosse stick and its differences within the tribes of North America. Furthermore, it illustrates that lacrosse did not develop from a single source but a collection of ideas.
Wendy A. Lewis. (2008). Lacrosse warrior: The life of mohawk lacrosse champion Gaylord Powless. Canada, Toronto : J. Lorimer & Co..
This book, about a former lacrosse great, will help to talk about lacrosse through the eyes of an indigenous person. The writing focuses on the life and
Jim Calder & Ron Fletcher; illustrated by David Craig & Arnold Jacobs; oral tradition by Delmor Jacobs. (2011). Lacrosse: The ancient game.Canada, Toronto: Ancient Game Press.
Within the pages of this informational text, the authors Calder and Fletcher discus in great detail the importance lacrosse has had on indigenous culture throughout the ages. The book is broken up into a few sections that each describes the creation and evolution of lacrosse. The first section, “The Oral Tradition” will help with the first mentions of lacrosse in indigenous history. It goes on to explain how lacrosse and creation stories are intertwined both effecting one another. They also examined how different tribes tell their stories in different ways, for example the Haudenosaunne and their “Four Warrior Game”. This section helps indicate that lacrosse is the creator’s game, and that lessons and teachings are supposed to be learned when the game is played. Moving on the book also sheds light on a more present history, which will aid in understanding the development of lacrosse. This part recognizes, that lacrosse has evolved overtime and that, the game is played not just by indigenous peoples. This section also includes why the game is called, “lacrosse” and the history behind the naming. Also included is the adoption of lacrosse as Canada’s national game, which helps explain how the game has gained international success. This book in its conclusion also includes the development of the lacrosse stick and its differences within the tribes of North America. Furthermore, it illustrates that lacrosse did not develop from a single source but a collection of ideas.
Wendy A. Lewis. (2008). Lacrosse warrior: The life of mohawk lacrosse champion Gaylord Powless. Canada, Toronto : J. Lorimer & Co..
This book, about a former lacrosse great, will help to talk about lacrosse through the eyes of an indigenous person. The writing focuses on the life and