Lacrosse: A Path to Healing and Belonging

A lacrosse stick can be a lifeline. In Kugluktuk, a group of kids were just trying

to survive each day, feeling disconnected and without purpose. Then,

lacrosse came to town. It wasn't just a sport; it was a reason to aim for

something more. It taught them discipline and teamwork. When tragedy hit and they lost a

friend, they didn’t fall apart. They came together, sitting in circles

to share their grief, a practice rooted in their culture. They found belonging in their language,

their traditions, and their connection to the land. It’s a story about how culture can

heal.