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Akhwatsirehkó:wa My Big Family - Our Game, Our Experiences, Our Way

$75.00

“Akhwatsirehkó:wa (My Big Family)” explores how the game of lacrosse has spiritually, emotionally, and intellectually aided players from all around the world, through their differing experiences within the sport.

Dive into the world of lacrosse from an indigenous perspective as we discover the effects and just how big of an impact the Creators game has had on those who have come to play the sport around the world.

Did you know Lacrosse is the national sport of the Haudenosaunee confederacy and one of the oldest sports in North America?

“Akhwatsirehkó:wa – My Big Family” explores how the game of lacrosse has spiritually, emotionally, and intellectually aided players from all around the world, through their differing experiences within the sport.

Featuring some of the most influential people in the game including:

  • Lyle Thompson

  • Cody Jamieson

  • Randy Staats

  • Curt Styres

  • John Tavares

  • Alfie Jaques

  • Bobby Allan

This book was awarded Winner of the 2021 Next Generation Indie Book Awards (NGIBA) in the category of Mind, Body, and Spirit.

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“Akhwatsirehkó:wa (My Big Family)” explores how the game of lacrosse has spiritually, emotionally, and intellectually aided players from all around the world, through their differing experiences within the sport.

Dive into the world of lacrosse from an indigenous perspective as we discover the effects and just how big of an impact the Creators game has had on those who have come to play the sport around the world.

Did you know Lacrosse is the national sport of the Haudenosaunee confederacy and one of the oldest sports in North America?

“Akhwatsirehkó:wa – My Big Family” explores how the game of lacrosse has spiritually, emotionally, and intellectually aided players from all around the world, through their differing experiences within the sport.

Featuring some of the most influential people in the game including:

  • Lyle Thompson

  • Cody Jamieson

  • Randy Staats

  • Curt Styres

  • John Tavares

  • Alfie Jaques

  • Bobby Allan

This book was awarded Winner of the 2021 Next Generation Indie Book Awards (NGIBA) in the category of Mind, Body, and Spirit.

My Big Family - Task and Lesson Plan
My Big Family - Task and Lesson Plan
$30.00

“Akhwatsirehkó:wa (My Big Family)” explores how the game of lacrosse has spiritually, emotionally, and intellectually aided players from all around the world, through their differing experiences within the sport.

Dive into the world of lacrosse from an indigenous perspective as we discover the effects and just how big of an impact the Creators game has had on those who have come to play the sport around the world.

Did you know Lacrosse is the national sport of the Haudenosaunee confederacy and one of the oldest sports in North America?

“Akhwatsirehkó:wa – My Big Family” explores how the game of lacrosse has spiritually, emotionally, and intellectually aided players from all around the world, through their differing experiences within the sport.

Featuring some of the most influential people in the game including:

  • Lyle Thompson

  • Cody Jamieson

  • Randy Staats

  • Curt Styres

  • John Tavares

  • Alfie Jaques

  • Bobby Allan

This book was awarded Winner of the 2021 Next Generation Indie Book Awards (NGIBA) in the category of Mind, Body, and Spirit.

Written by: Brennor Jacobs & Brendan Bomberry

Illustrated by: Arnold Jacobs & Bill Powless

Graphics by: Artie Martin

436 pages - 10.7 x 8.9 - Softcover

October 2020 

ISBN 978-1-989431-26-9 

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