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These are the stories, coverage, and moments that reflect how PNW Native Lacrosse is showing up in the world. These features highlight the impact of Creator’s Game, the voices of Native youth and communities, and the work being carried forward. This page is not about recognition, but about visibility, accountability, and honoring the relationships that help the work continue in a good way.
PLL Champions
Paul Rabil sits down with JD Elquist, the founder of Pacific Northwest Native Lacrosse, in the latest episode of Champions: The Power of Us Presented by US Bank. This segment aired on ESPN.
PLL Indigenous HERITAGE
WEEKEND CONTENT
In honor of the PLL's Indigenous Heritage Weekend, we were invited to an educational conversation with Boston Cannons goalie Colin Kirst and other Indigenous Community leaders about the various forms of stick-and-ball games that are actively played today. Each version of the game is more than sport—it is cultural practice, ceremony, and generational knowledge-sharing.sharing
KING 5 EVENING MAGAZINE
If you think lacrosse was invented at a Connecticut prep school a Tacoma man is setting the record straight with the goal of getting hundreds of Native kids playing. Our feature on King 5 Evening Magazine.
WiLLAMETTE WEEK
A feature on PNW Native Lacrosse and our player Little Eagle Horn in the Willamette Week in Portland, Oregon.
OPB: THINK OUT LOUD
Listen back to a conversation we first aired in March 2025 with JD Elquist, the founder of PNWNL. We also spoke with Bilįį Blackhorn, who was then a senior at South Eugene High School and who has played lacrosse for 10 years, including with PNWNL. They joined us to talk about the importance of emphasizing the sport’s Indigenous roots.
NDN SPORTS
An article from NDN Sports highlighting our first tournament as an All Native Travel team.