Iroquois Nationals
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The Iroquois Nationals are a lacrosse team consisting of members of the Six Nations of the Iroquois Confederacy.<ref name="Fryling">Kevin Fryling (2006-07-27). Nike deal promotes Native American wellness, lacrosse. University of Buffalo Reporter. Retrieved on 2006-07-28.</ref> The team was admitted to the International Lacrosse Federation (ILF) in 1990. It is the only Native American team sanctioned to compete in any sport internationally.<ref name="Fryling"/>
In 2006, the Iroquois Nationals Lacrosse Program signed a partnership with Nike, Inc. in which Nike will provide the Nationals with Nike-brand uniforms, clothing, footwear, and other equipment, and team members will assist in the research and development of sustainable sportswear that uses non-toxic dyes and biodegradable organic cotton.<ref name="Fryling"/><ref name="Nike press release">Nikebiz.com (2006-05-04). Nike Begins Historic Partnership With The Iroquois Nationals Lacrosse Organization. Press release. Nike, Inc.. Retrieved on 2006-07-31.</ref>
[edit] World Championship record
The Iroquois Nationals began competing in the World Lacrosse Championship in 1998.
- 1998 - 3rd
- 2002 - 4th
- 2006 - 4th
They have also been competing in the World Indoor Lacrosse Championship since the first in 2003.
- 2003 - 2nd
[edit] Notes and references
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- Donna Ditota (2006-07-13). Iroquois Nationals fitted with dignity. Syracuse Post-Standard. Retrieved on 2006-07-28.
