The Blue Pony Lacrosse Program: Embracing the Spirit of Diversity.

Sorensen, Barbara

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ERIC Number: EJ586585

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Publication Date: 1999

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The Blue Pony Lacrosse Program: Embracing the Spirit of Diversity.

Sorensen, Barbara

Winds of Change, v14 n2 p24-28 Spr 1999

An offshoot of a Denver, Colorado, alcohol and drug abuse prevention program, Blue Pony reclaims lacrosse as a Native American sport, and uses it to bridge tribal differences and promote cultural awareness, self-empowerment, and healthy lifestyles among urban Native American children. Discusses the game's history, a literacy program utilizing lacrosse, and annual lacrosse festivals. (TD)

Descriptors: Community Programs, Conflict Resolution, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Maintenance, Cultural Pluralism, Empowerment, Health Promotion, Intergenerational Programs, Lacrosse, Self Esteem, Urban American Indians

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Colorado (Denver)

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