An curved arrow pointing right. Native Americans began playing lacrosse as a spiritual and social activity more than 1,000 years ago. Their lacrosse sticks were made of wood and had sacred meaning.

Elquist, who lives in Tacoma, founded Pacific Northwest Native Lacrosse in 2004. His organization arranges free camps, ...

As lacrosse surges in popularity, it has now become the fastest growing sport in North America. But for Native peoples, it has always been and continues to be much more than a game.