The Blackfoot Confederacy is honoured to welcome the Kahnawake Hunters players, coaches, staff, and families—from Kahnawà:ke and the Mohawk Nation to Mohkinstsis (Calgary) for the 2025 Founders Cup.

The national Junior “B” box lacrosse championship runs August 18–24, 2025, at the Seven Chiefs Sportsplex & Chief Jim Starlight Centre on the Tsuut’ina Nation. This event brings together the best teams from across the country, with lacrosse continuing to be a living expression of Indigenous strength and community.

This year holds special meaning for the Blackfoot Confederacy as Zane Chief Moon of the Kainai-Blood Tribe joins the Hunters’ roster. Zane has already made his mark in the lacrosse world—earning RMLL Rookie of the Year (2019) and leading the league in scoring in 2023.

Welcoming the Hunters also carries deeper significance. Both the Blackfoot Confederacy and Kahnawake are members of the Jay Treaty Border Alliance, standing together to protect the rights of Indigenous peoples to freely cross the Medicine Line. In May 2024, the Confederacy attended the Iroquois Caucus General Assembly hosted by the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake, continuing the work of strengthening relationships between our Nations.

As the Hunters compete in Mohkinstsis, we celebrate not only their skill on the floor but also the enduring connections between our peoples. The Blackfoot Confederacy extends best wishes to all players and families during this year’s Founders Cup.

For more information visit founderscup.lacrosse.ca.