Chief Oren Lyons speaking in Hanover

63 Lyme Road,Hanover NH 03755

27 April, 2022

Description

World-celebrated Native American leader, Oren Lyons talking about LACROSSE, the Haudenosaunee Medicine game, indigenous rights and peace. World-celebrated Native American leader, Oren Lyons and his son, Rex, will be talking about the origins and deep cultural meaning of LACROSSE, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) medicine game, and how it relates to indigenous rights, environmental protection and peace. Chief Lyons, Faith Keeper for the Turtle Clan of the Onondaga Nation, is a scholar, artist, international activist leader and member of the Lacrosse Hall of Fame. He recently celebrated his 92nd birthday. Rex is a renowned former player and coach of the Haudenosaunee Nationals Lacrosse team and a leader in the effort to make lacrosse an Olympic sport. The event is free and open to the public. Wednesday, April 27, 7pm, at the Richmond Middle School Auditorium. For more info: Dick Hendrick – [email protected]