Tewaarathon or baggataway is one of the oldest organized games in North America. Considered the precursor to what we commonly recognize as Lacrosse, these early ball games involved large teams of Indigenous warriors and community members playing over a field that could be kilometers in length. With roots back to as early as the 11th Century, initially the game was played for many different reasons including to strengthen diplomatic alliances, support social conformity and economic equality, and as entertain for the creator. In one incredible legend, it would also be used quite effectively in achieving war time objectives. After being identified by non-Indigenous explorers in the early 17th century and it would quickly became one of the most popular sports in what would become Canada, long considered our nation’s National Sport.