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Thakápsičapi (They Play Lacrosse)

A dozen silhouettes of lacrosse players caught in dynamic motion on the snow- two players run towards the left edge of the photograph, four seem to converge in the center, two with sticks raised. More players or perhaps observers look in from the right.
Two children on the snow with a lacrosse stick, the bigger one has their arms around the smaller one, and they both smile.
Year: 2020
Artists: Twin Cities Native Lacrosse
In Thakápsičapi (They Play Lacrosse), we invite community members to learn the style, movement, and spirit of this land’s oldest team sport. Players will use Ojibwe-/ Dakota- style wooden lacrosse sticks to move the ball across the ice and snow. Within each game that is played, a reflection of life and our world is made. Players use Ojibwe-/ Dakota- style wooden lacrosse sticks to move the ball across the ice and snow and will learn about the process of stick- or ball- making and also Ojibwe or Dakota words used in the game. All equipment provided by the artists.

Contact info:

Art Shanty Projects
PO Box 18684, Minneapolis, MN 55418
612-567-6844

Sponsorship & General inquiries: info@artshantyprojects.org

Artist, Programming & Press inquiries: program@artshantyprojects.org

With support from:

Minnesota State Arts Board and Land and Legacy amendment logos

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

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