A Six Nations lacrosse team has pulled out of competition and says it won't play again until the Ontario Lacrosse Association (OLA) makes changes to address what the players describe as incidents of racism and years of disrespect. "That incident stems from RACISM that we have for too long endured," it reads. (Six Nations Tomahawks/Twitter)Smith described racism as a "plague" on lacrosse and said the team wants to see the OLA to take action. The association follows that code, has an anti-harassment policy and adheres to the Canadian Lacrosse Association rules, which specifically address derogatory and racist language, according to Bailey. The team's stand is about ensuring future generations of Indigenous lacrosse players don't have to shoulder the same experiences the Tomahawks have.

Source: CBC News August 09, 2021 17:51 UTC