Honoring the Roots of the Game. Investing in Indigenous Futures

4 The Future Foundation uses lacrosse as a pathway to education, leadership, and opportunity for Indigenous youth while honoring the game’s Indigenous origins.

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Using the Indigenous game of lacrosse, we inspire and facilitate Native youths becoming the best version of themselves as students, teammates, and community members. 

our mission

Rooted in Indigenous tradition, lacrosse builds community and holistic well-being. We honor this heritage by mentoring Native youth in leadership, teamwork, and respect, promoting educational and career opportunities through cultural support to help them succeed on and off the field. 

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WHY THIS MATTERS

Lacrosse is more than a sport. It is medicine, ceremony, and connection, passed down through generations of Indigenous peoples.

Yet many Indigenous communities continue to face barriers to access, funding, and opportunity within the modern game.

4 The Future Foundation exists to help bridge that gap—by investing directly in Indigenous youth, honoring culture, and building pathways that extend far beyond the field.

Clinics & Camps
Community-based lacrosse programming rooted in culture, access, and skill development.

Scholarships
Financial support for Indigenous student-athletes pursuing educational pathways.

Cultural Education
Teaching the origins, responsibilities, and traditions of the game.

Leadership & Mentorship
Developing confidence, identity, and generational leadership through sport.

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