Sam Laskaris
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Toronto writer, specializing in sports. Middle aged but young at heart.
Toronto, Ontario
Joined June 2012
Snipers among those duped by false registrations for Arena Lacrosse League draft
theturtleislandnews.com
By Sam Laskaris Writer President Paul St. John is considering some changes to the Arena Lacrosse League (ALL) draft process. This comes on the heels of the fact at least two teams, including the Six...
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SPORTS BRIEFS: Styres matches rookie point production
theturtleislandnews.com
By Sam Laskaris Writer Six Nations teenager Kane Styres has already tied the number of points he earned during his rookie junior season. Styres, who will turn 17 on Dec. 11, is in his second season...
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Anishinaabekwe appointed to Hockey Canada’s advisory group Read more via Anishinabek News: https://t.co/8fNAoKNd5I
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Littlechild delivers opening address at Hockey Canada summit
theturtleislandnews.com
By Sam Laskaris Writer Dr. Wilton Littlechild has what he believes would be some sage advice for Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Littlechild, a former MP who also served as the Grand Chief of...
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Six Nations Ironmen hitting midway point in northern league
theturtleislandnews.com
By Sam Laskaris Writer The Six Nations Ironmen are on the verge of hitting the midway mark of their inaugural season in the Northern Premier Hockey League. The brass of the Senior A men’s club is...
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First Nations entrepreneur looking to also assist fellow business owners Read more via Anishinabek News: https://t.co/lVOxN4VyhR
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First Nation writers capture literary awards Read more via Anishinabek News: https://t.co/R4VLuQ4uj0
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Rookie university football season ends for Six Nations member
theturtleislandnews.com
By Sam Laskaris Writer For Six Nations member Brody Thomas it was a year of paying his dues. Thomas, a defensive lineman, was a rookie with the Wilfrid Laurier University Golden Hawks’ football...
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SPORTS BRIEFS: Six Nations Ironmen split weekend games
theturtleislandnews.com
By Sam Laskaris Writer Ironmen register Sunday victory with last-minute goal Thanks to a last-minute goal on Sunday, the Six Nations Ironmen were able to split their two weekend games. The Ironmen,...
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Former Six Nations chief Ava Hill named to Hockey Canada’s Indigenous Advisory Circle
theturtleislandnews.com
By Sam Laskaris Writer Hockey Canada officials are doing their bit to further reconciliation efforts. And they’ve chosen a former Six Nations chief to assist with their endeavours. Ava Hill, who...
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Bomberry inducted into Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame and Museum
theturtleislandnews.com
By Sam Laskaris Writer It’s now official. Cory Bomberry has become a Hall of Famer. Earlier this summer it was announced that the Six Nations member was part of the 2025 class for the Canadian...
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First Nations leaders address provincial legislation at ANEDO 2025 forum Read more via Anishinabek News: https://t.co/bByBvW21Es
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Indigenous women’s leaders provide advice at Rama conference
theturtleislandnews.com
By Sam Laskaris Writer Jennifer Constant believes Indigenous women’s leaders have a crucial role to play. Constant, the chief of Mattagami First Nation in northern Ontario, was a panelist at the...
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Regional and national Tom Longboat Award winners announced
theturtleislandnews.com
By Sam Laskaris Writer A longtime Six Nations resident has been named as the recipient of a prestigious award. Lacrosse player Mekwan Tulpin, a member of Fort Albany First Nation who has called Six...
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Montour returns to Kraken lineup following brother’s death
theturtleislandnews.com
By Sam Laskaris Writer Following a temporary leave of absence from the Seattle Kraken, Six Nations member Brandon Montour returned to the National Hockey League club this past Saturday. And prior to...
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