Eagle Claw drummers open the Weyburn lacrosse tournament

With the South Sask Lacrosse League Playoff tournament kicking off here in Weyburn on June 21, the Weyburn Lacrosse Association took the opportunity to honor National Indigenous Peoples Day.

Historically, Lacrosse originated as an indigenous sport. It is also called the Medicine Game or the Creators Game.

The Eagle Claw Drumming and Singing Group, from Kawacatoose First Nation, shared traditional First Nations songs with the community to officially kick off the tournament on June 21 at Crescent Point Place, and in honor of National Indigenous Peoples Day.

The tournament runs until Sunday, June 23.