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A South Dakota lacrosse league expelled three predominantly Native American teams in March. Among the reasons league officials listed include uncertified coaches, unregistered players and unwarranted hostility toward players and administrators. The coaches of the expelled teams, however, say the action comes only after they insisted the league address racist incidents by other teams on the field. The coaches note the irony of expelling Native American players from a game invented by Native Americans in a league with a Native name. We’ll hear from the coaches and see if there’s a way to get at the root of the problem.
Guests:
Cody Hall (Mnikȟówožu Lakota) – director of the Seven Flames Lacrosse
Franky Jackson (Dakota from Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate) – head coach for the Lightening Sticks
Dan Paur – one of the founders of the Lightening Stick Society
Bryan Brewer (Oglala Lakota) – founder of the Lakota Nation Invitational
Richard Roy – coach for the Burns Paiute Lacrosse team
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