Caption
When Christopher Columbus discovered America, the Indians of the Six Nations were already banging away at a game they called haggataway! The French settlers called this sport lacrosse because the curved stick used by the players resembled a bishop's crozier in shape. This rugged sport, played outdoors and indoors, was regarded for a long time as Canada's national game. The only lacrosse stick manufacturing plant in Canada is owned and operated by Mohawk Indians, at Cornwall, in Ontario.
Release Date
July 16, 1957
Materials
Typescript with illustrations
Collection
CMCP fonds
Credit Line
Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography fonds, National Gallery of Canada Library and Archives
Caption
Dick Seymour, one of the 12 Indians employed at the factory located on St-Regis Reserve, uses a draw knife to shape a stick. The plant produces more than 14,000 sticks a year, sold mainly to teams on the West Coast and the United States.
Date
March 1, 1957
Accession Number
LAC-NFB79705
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011176481
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Caption
Mrs. Katie Caldwell, like all other female employees of the company, works at home. She is seen here stringing a stick with cow hide. Her two grandchildren are getting an early knowledge of the work.
Date
March 1, 1957
Accession Number
LAC-NFB79706
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011176482
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Caption
Lacrosse sticks are made of sturdy hickory. The end of the stick is steamed for about one hour so that it can be bent without breaking. After the end has been given the desired shape, it is wired and left for one year to cure. Tom White is seen at work.
Date
March 1, 1957
Accession Number
LAC-NFB79707
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011176483
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Caption
Bessie, daughter of Frank Roundpoint, co-owner of the factory, poses with two finished sticks. She is a reminder of the grace with which her ancestors played this energetic game.
Date
March 1, 1957
Accession Number
LAC-NFB79708
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011176484
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Photostory #114: At St-Regis Reserve: 14,440 Sticks to Play Baggataway
Photographers
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Maker
National Film Board of Canada
Release Date
July 16, 1957
Collection
CMCP fonds
Credit Line
Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography fonds, National Gallery of Canada Library and Archives
Main Text
When Christopher Columbus discovered America, the Indians of the Six Nations were already banging away at a game they called haggataway! The French settlers called this sport lacrosse because the curved stick used by the players resembled a bishop's crozier in shape. This rugged sport, played outdoors and indoors, was regarded for a long time as Canada's national game. The only lacrosse stick manufacturing plant in Canada is owned and operated by Mohawk Indians, at Cornwall, in Ontario.
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