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< Back Breas Ross Breas Ross Pimicikamak Cree Nation Induction Category: Year Inducted Athlete 2026 Breas Ross, a talented young kayak paddler and a member of Pimicikamak Cree Nation, also known as Cross Lake, Manitoba, is deeply rooted in his Indigenous heritage despite not growing up in his native community. Breas is making waves as the son of Trina Ross, a member of Team Canada and a World Champion Dragon Boat paddler. Breas’s journey with kayaking began at age 8, when his mother introduced him to the sport, and he quickly progressed, joining the Manitoba Canoe and Kayak Centre alongside his older brother. By 13, Breas's dedication earned him a spot in the top kayak program and a place on the Provincial Kayak team. At age 12, in Regina, Saskatchewan, the Western Prairie Divisional Championship was particularly memorable, as he secured his first gold medal in the 2000 meter race. He concluded the competition with two gold medals and a bronze. His first individual medal earned him an Order of Sport Excellence Award presented by Sport Manitoba. At just 13 years old, Breas achieved a remarkable milestone by making Team Manitoba's Kayak team for the North American Indigenous Games, where he secured a bronze medal in the K1 3000 metre event in Halifax, Nova Scotia. In August 2024, his talent and dedication earned him an exclusive invitation to represent Team Manitoba at the U.S. Nationals Sprint Kayak Championships in Gainesville, Georgia. Competing in the Bantam division, Breas claimed three K1 individual silver medals in the 3000 metres, 1000 metres, and 500 metres events, and contributed to silver medals in the U16-K2 and U18-K4 teams. In August 2025, Breas was required to compete for the final two positions on Team Manitoba’s kayak team at the 2025 Canada Summer Games in St. John’s, Newfoundland. He successfully secured a spot on the team by winning a 500-meter race-off. Although age categories did not exist for his age group, he was assigned to the K4 men’s team. Ultimately, Team Manitoba’s kayak and canoe team garnered one silver and three bronze medals. <Back

< Back Virgil Hill Virgil Hill Three Affiliated Tribes Induction Category: Year Inducted Athlete 2023 Virgil “Quicksilver” Hill is a highly successful and decorated world champion boxer. His pride in his home state and his Native American heritage were both well represented throughout Virgil’s career. He would carry a North Dakota flag and wear his Native American headdress while entering the ring in bouts around the world. He first caught the attention of the boxing world as an amateur where he competed in the 1984 Olympic Games for the United States and won the silver medal as a middleweight. Following his stellar performance in the Olympic Games, Hill turned professional and fought as a light heavyweight and cruiserweight from 1984 to 2007. Over that career he won five world titles and defended those titles an amazing 20 times before making a final farewell fight in his hometown of Bismarck, ND in 2015. Over the course of his hall of fame career, Hill stacked up an impressive record of 51 wins and seven losses. A major career highlight came on September 5, 1987, in Atlantic City, when he defeated Leslie Stewart by TKO for the WBA World Light Heavyweight Title. Hill went on to defend his title ten times before losing it to boxing legend Thomas “Hitman” Hearns in 1991. He later recaptured his title in 1992 with a victory over Frank Tate, and successfully defended his belt ten more times between 1992 and 1997. At the tail end of his career, Hill also won the IBC and WBA titles in the cruiserweight division. Hill was inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame in 2010, The International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2013, The Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame in 2019, and The National Hall of Fame in 2022. Hill remains in boxing as a trainer having helped several Native American boxers with their careers and occasionally co-promotes pro-am shows in North Dakota, California, and Wisconsin. His biggest dream is to see Native American athletes walking into the Olympics as their own Nation. <Back

AlgonCrees Team 2025 Induction Category: Year Inducted <Back In the fall of 2024, AlgonCrees had participated in the World Broomball Championship in Megeve/St. Gervais, France. The team was made up of Algonquin and Cree women within the province of Quebec in Canada, hence the name AlgonCrees. Not only was it a privilege to play in a high calibre tournament, it was an honour to play with our very own all-Indigenous broomball team. This is a prime example of unity for the love of broomball. While in France, the AlgonCrees were truly grateful for all the tremendous support we had received from our people back home. We felt the whole Algonquin and Cree Nation rooting for us from afar. The AlgonCrees are pictured with their silver medals. They lost by two points in the Gold Medal game versus the USA Gray Ducks. Top left: Katie Nottaway, Tanya Nottaway, Elizabeth Hester, Gwen Tenasco, Lorrain Nottaway, Aleasha Bush, Wynonna Ratt, Wanessa Thusky, Delci Wadden, Stephanie Wawatie-Whiteduck; Bottom left: Brooklyn Dixon, Destiney Isik- Blacksmith, Amanda M. Neeposh, Erin Gull, Shayden Decoursay, Koyesha Iserhoff

Onondaga Redhawks 2014 President’s Cup Champions Team 2026 Induction Category: Year Inducted <Back Team Roster: Ross Bucktooth-G, Edmund Cathers-G, Cameron Simpson, Lee Nanticoke, Kevin Wilkerson, Andy Jamieson, Pete Benedict, Luke Thompson, Grant Bucktooth, Neal Powless, Wade Bucktooth, Dustin Hill, Dave Stout, Kevin Bucktooth Jr., Trevor Clark, Brett Bucktooth, Hiana Thompson, Mike Abrams, Jeremy Thompson, Vince Thomas, Tyler Hill, Drew Bucktooth, Lyle Thompson, Miles Thompson, Orris Edwards, OAC Manager: Melissa Rank, Trainer: Sonny Shenandoah, Equip. Manager: Emerson Shenandoah, Ball Boys: Gavin Hill and Brett Bucktooth Jr., Coach: Ed Shenandoah, Coach: Brian 'Lab' Phillips, Support Staff: Mike Abrams, GM: Shirley Hill

2021 Haudenosaunee Nationals Women Team 2024 Induction Category: Year Inducted <Back The international lacrosse tournament featured 10 teams from seven Pan American countries. Florida hosted the 2021 PALA tournament showcasing World Lacrosse’s new Sixes discipline. The Iroquois Nationals team were victorious in the women’s division, and had dominated the sport and remained undefeated the entire tournament. The Iroquois Nationals defeated Puerto Rico in the championship by a score of 17-9. The women finished the tournament with a plus 64 goal differential and an amazing accomplishment for the Haudenosaunee women. Top row left to right: Cassandra Minerd, Onondaga; Jalyn Jimerson, Cayuga; Lois Garlow, Seneca; Sierra Cockerille, Mohawk; Taylor Frink, Onondaga; and Jacelyn Lazore, Mohawk Bottom row left to right: Ewehegwahs Williams, Cayuga; Lynnzee Miller, Cayuga; Beretta Santana, Seneca; Ivy Santana, Seneca; Jordan Coulon, Onondaga; and Jenna Haring, Seneca

Six Nations Arrows 1992 Minto Cup Champions 2026 Team Induction Category: Year Inducted <Back In 1992, the Six Nations Arrows became the first Indigenous team to win the prestigious Minto Cup – emblematic of Junior Lacrosse supremacy for Canada. Success in Minor Lacrosse - a Peewee A and a Midget A provincial championship and a Bantam A national Championship - were early indications greater things were in store for these young talented players. A few players spent three or four years away from their home community of Six Nations of the Grand River, to gain valuable experience in the Junior A circuit. It was during these years the Six Nations Junior B club worked to become a Junior A franchise. In 1990, the Six Nations Arrows entered their first competitive season as a Jr. A team. In their first season, they did not make the playoffs and in their second season, they were eliminated in the Ontario finals by St. Catharines who went on the win the Minto Cup. In their third year as a franchise, the Six Nations Arrows won the Minto Cup. Six Nations Arrows may not be the first, nor are they likely to be the last team, to win a significant sports championship, in only three years of existence. They got to hold ‘the Cup’ for a year but they will inspire players and teams on Six Nations for years and decades to come. 1992 Six Nations Arrows Minto Cup Junior A Canadian Champions Team Roster: Brian Staats, Lewis Staats, Jack Hill, Wayne Miller, Cap Bomberry, Dave General, Scott Cavan, Trevor Brennan, Doyle Bomberry, Tim Bomberry, Pete Skye Jr., Miles General, Cam Bomberry, Neil Bomberry, Dallas Squire, Arlie LaForne, Ken Sandy, Claude Sault, Pete Skye Sr., Bob Henry, Chad Squire, Daren Wilson, Brandon Hill, Jason Johnson, Randy Renaud, Scott Ranson, Ed Vyse, Travis Hill, Art Smith, Wayne VanEvery, Yul Baker, George Baker, Keith Martin. Credit: Brantford and Area Sports Hall of Recognition

2019 Haudenosaunee Nationals Women Team 2024 Induction Category: Year Inducted <Back The Haudenosaunee Nationals women's team won the gold medal in the Pan-American Lacrosse World Qualifiers in Auburndale, Florida. The team started the tournament defeating Columbia 17-3. Next, they defeated Jamaica 21-3 to advance to the semifinals against Mexico. After defeating Mexico 14-4, the Haudenosaunee Nationals met Puerto Rico in the championship game, winning by a score of 16-6 to sweep through the tournament unbeaten. Top row left to right: WL Competition Chair Fiona Clark; HL Asst. Coach Leah Gallagher; Taylor Frink, Onondaga; Victoria Thompson, Mohawk; Tsiotenhariio Herne, Mohawk; Lois Garlow, Seneca; Mirabella Lazore, Mohawk; Enahaogwahs Schindler, Cayuga; Fantasy Jimerson, Seneca; Amber Hill, Cayuga; Gawehegyeho Thomas, Cayuga; HN Head Coach Katie Rowan; WL President Sue Redfern; HN Manager Tia Schindler, Cayuga Bottom row left to right: Kimberly Gibson, Cayuga; Jacelyn Lazore, Mohawk; Jalyn Jimerson, Cayuga; Katie Smith, Mohawk; Wadatawi Bomberry, Mohawk; Kohen Schindler, Cayuga; Trystyn Miller, Oneida; Dana Isaacs, Onondaga; Awehiyo Thomas, Cayuga; PALA President Katherine Loh

Kahnawake Hunters 2025 Founder’s Cup Champions Team 2026 Induction Category: Year Inducted <Back The Kahnawake Hunters ended the 2025 season in historic fashion. The Hunters were crowned the 2025 Founders Cup as the Canadian Junior B Lacrosse National Champions – becoming the first team in Kahnawake’s history to win a national championship in any sport. The Kahnawake Hunters represent the Ontario Junior B Lacrosse League and have been a member of the league since 2009. In 2024, the Hunters began their historic run by making it past the second round of the OJBLL playoffs for the first time and then made it to the Ontario Finals against the Elora Hawks. Elora would win the best-of-five series 3-0 and would go on to win the 2024 Founders Cup. The Hunters would go on to have a 15-5 record for the 2025 regular season, finishing in second place the OJBLL’s Eastern Conference. The Hunters would then go on to win their first found series against the Halton Hills Bulldogs 3-1. That set up a second-round matchup against the Green Gaels, who the Hunters would sweep 3-0. The Hunters would then take on the Akwesasne Thunder in the Eastern Conference Final. Game 1 of the Eastern Final was one of the most tightly-contested games of the playoffs, with the Hunters edging Akwesasne 9-8 overtime. The Hunters would go on to win the series 3-0 to go on to the Ontario final in a rematch of the 2024 finals against the Elora Hawks. After winning the first two games by scores of 12-6, and 9-8, Elora had a 2-0 lead in the series before the series shifted to Kahnawake. The Hunters would then win both games three and four by scores 10-9 and 9-8 to even the series at 2-2 heading back to Elora for the fifth and final game. The Hunters would go on to decisively win game five by a score of 13-7 to win the Ontario Championship and punch their ticket to the 2025 Founders Cup. Once at the Founders Cup, the Hunters went on to go a perfect 5-0 in the tournament, including a 9-4 win over the Coquitlam Adanacs in the gold medal game to win the Founders Cup. Team Roster: Tehahente Albany, Tehorahkwaneken Albany, Lleyton Bomberry-Sowden, Zane Chiefmoon, Crayton Cree, Cy Deer, Tehaianerahkhwa Deer, Ioteseronties Diabo, Kaymen Diabo, Tylen Diabo, Hawi Francis, Darris Jones, Kasey Lahache, Leland Lahache, Deeland Martin, Tycen Mccomber, Warren Oakes, Owen Rice, Shakononhkwahtsheronniennis Rice, Winter Rivera, Rohahes Stacey, Bryce Stout, Shatekaienthokwen VanDommelen, Shatekaienthon VanDommelen, Jenson White, Wesley Morris, Brett Bucktooth Jr. Manager/Owner: Derek Stacey, General Manager: Greg Horn, Head Coach: Brandon Francis, Assistant Coaches: Brett Bucktooth, Thunder Jacobs, Kahnawiio Dione, and Kirby Joe Diabo, Assistant General Manager: Kirby Joe Diabo, Equipment Manager: Katsirakeron McComber, Assistant Equipment Manager: Madden McComber, Social Media Manager: Atewenniiohstha Jacobs Jason Maracle and Tara Maracle

2017 NIFA Ladies Team Indigenous Canada Team 2023 Induction Category: Year Inducted <Back The NIFA Ladies Team Indigenous Canada defended it’s 2015 World Indigenous Games Championship with a second Gold Medal on July 7, 2017 in Maskwacees Cree, Enoch Cree Territories near Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The 2017 NIFA Ladies, one of the most talented First Nations Indigenous female players ever assembled for the 2017 tournament. The team were victorious in five games by overpowering all teams to retain and defend their Gold Medal. They defeated Team Saskatchewan 5-0 in the Gold Medal Final. The players maintained on and off field discipline during the World Indigenous Games week which was the key. The staff and coaches worked together to create a strong indigenous spirit in the march towards sporting achievement at a global level. The First Nations Indigenous soccer ladies proved they could be the best in the world again with their second championship. The term ‘WE’ as a team built a strong and successful bond during this sacred journey of these women warriors! The players were remarkable as athletes, and have become role models, positive leaders and are the best examples to be recognized and honored from their families and First Nations communities in Canada. Team Photo: Back Row from left: Harry Rice Kahnawake, Mohawk, Jason Taylor, Namgi, Dano Thorne, Cowichan Tribes - Nez Perce, Taylor Francis, Akwesasne Mohawk, Wynonna Cross Kanasitake, Mohawk, Hannah Yow, Campbell River, Lenasia Ned, Westbank First Nation, Jolene Nagy, Penticton First Nation, Jenna Thompson, Akwesasne Mohawk, Lucas Cooper, and Bill Wasden Sr., Namgis. Middle Row from left: Brittany Harry, Thla'amin First Nation, Iakokwenienstha Porter, Akwesasne Mohawk, Lacey Baker, Squamish Nation, Kura Jack, Penelakut First Nation, Danielle Dawson, Tsawataineuk Kwakuitl Nations, Margaret Badger, Quatsino First Nation, and Taylor James, Penelakut First Nation. Front from left: Alexxa Badger, Devan Williams, Squamish Nation, and Lason Taylor. Missing: Victoria Marchard, Anishnabe Algonquin.

Haudenosaunee Nationals Women’s Box Lacrosse Team 2025 Induction Category: Year Inducted <Back The Haudenosaunee Nationals Women’s Box Lacrosse Team made history in 2024, earning their place as trailblazers in international lacrosse. Competing at the 2024 World Lacrosse Championship in Utica, New York, the team clinched a historic bronze medal—the first-ever international championship medal awarded to the Haudenosaunee women in lacrosse. The Haudenosaunee women showcased extraordinary skill, resilience, and unity throughout the tournament, culminating in a commanding 21-4 victory over Team Australia in the bronze medal game. This landmark achievement not only brought pride to Indigenous communities across Turtle Island but also underscored the Haudenosaunee’s cultural and spiritual connection to lacrosse, known as the Creator’s Game. Comprised of athletes from Haudenosaunee and other Indigenous Nations, the team reflected the strength of community, tradition, and perseverance. Team members included: Akwesasne Mohawk Territory Jillian Benedict, Jadie Burns, Trysten Burns, Kharlene "Bineh" Garrow, Tallis Tarbell and Kyra Thompson Fort Albany First Nation Mekwan Tulpin Kanesatake First Nation Ava Gabriel Oneida Nation of the Thames Jada Doxtator Seneca Nation Lindsay John Six Nations of the Grand River Timmia Bomberry, Chelsea Doolittle, Chelsea Gibson, Amalee Jacobs, Kenley Jacobs, Chelsie John, Trisha John, Fawn Porter, Stacy Smith, Alisha Smith-Longboat, Joni Squire-Hill and Carey-Leigh Vyse Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory Kendall Tabobandung Walpole Island First Nation Ferrah Blackbird Wikwemikong Unceded Territory Mackenzie Shigwadja and Reese Shigwadja Team Staff Head Coach, Jason Johnson, Onondaga Assistant Coach, Randy Chrysler, Tuscarora Assistant Coach, Cheyenne Lazore, Akwesasne Mohawk Assistant Coach, Mary James, Métis Assistant Coach / Video Analyst, Matt Attwood, Six Nations of the Grand River Trainer / Dietician, Paul Staats, Six Nations of the Grand River Player Liaison, Karissa John, Six Nations of the Grand River General Manager, Jeff Powless, Akwesasne Mohawk Their triumph exemplifies the power of Indigenous women in sports and serves as an enduring testament to the Haudenosaunee’s deep-rooted lacrosse legacy. By earning a place on the international podium, these women broke barriers, inspired future generations, and strengthened the path toward greater recognition of Indigenous athletes on the world stage. The 2024 bronze medal not only marked a pivotal moment in lacrosse history but also symbolized the enduring sovereignty and resilience of the Haudenosaunee people.

1899 Carlisle Indian Industrial School Team 2024 Induction Category: Year Inducted <Back During the 1899 season, the Carlisle Indians were led by first-year head coach Glenn “Pop” Warner and the team compiled a 9-2 record. The Indians outscored their opponents 383 to 46. The captain of the team was Martin Wheelock, Oneida, who was named to the 1899 New York Sun All American First Team. Wheelock was inducted in the athlete category of the inaugural 2022 NAIAHF. The Carlisle Indians began playing football in 1893. They became a national powerhouse in their 25 year existence as a program and played a top national collegiate team schedule. On December 25, 1899, the Carlisle Indians and University of California game was the first college football game played between teams from the east and west coasts. The only score was when Jonas Metoxen tackled a Cal player in the end zone for a safety. Schedule: Sept. 23 Gettysburg College 21-0 Sept. 30 Susquehanna University 56-0 Oct. 14 @ University of Pennsylvania 16-5 Oct. 21 Dickinson College 16-5 Oct. 28 @ Harvard University 10-22 Nov. 4 @ Hamilton College 32-0 Nov. 11 @ Princeton University 0-12 Nov. 25 Oberlin College 81-0 Nov. 30 @ Columbia University 45-0 Dec. 25 @ University of California 2-0 Dec. 26 @ Phoenix Indian School 104-0 Roster: The roster included (name; tribe; residence post-Carlisle; graduate class or departed year; profile if available); note: there may be others who were on the roster that are not listed and this induction entry will be updated: Archiqette, Chauncey; Oneida; Pawhuska, OK; class of 1899 Baine, John; Sioux; Warwick, SD; class of 1901 Beaver, Frank; Winnebago; Winnebago, NE; class of 1901 Blackchief, Allen; Tonawanda Seneca; Akron, NY; departed in 1901 Burr, Sidney; Alaskan; Versailles, NY; departed in 1900 Campeau, Frank; Chippewa; N/A; departed in 1901 Dillon, Charles; Crow Creek Sioux; Wyola, MT; departed in 1904 Hare, Nelson; Seneca; Irving, NY; class of 1902 Hudson, Frank; Laguna Pueblo; Bucks County, PA; class of 1896; considered the greatest kicker in the beginning American football; two-time 1898 and 1899 Outing magazine All American; was an assistant coach with Carlisle from 1904 to 1906 becoming one of the first non-white coaches in college football history Johnson, James E.; Stockbridge; class of 1901; first year player at Carlisle in 1899 and eventually was named a 1903 Walter Camp All American at Carlisle, played at Northwestern University in 1904-05 and came back as an assistant coach at Carlisle in 1906 Metoxen, Jonas; Oneida; West De Pere, WI; departed in 1900 Miller, Artie; Stockbridge; Gresham, WI; class of 1900; played halfback and also played professionally for the Homestead Library and Athletic Club being a part of the two-time 1900 and 1901 West Pennsylvania Pro Champions; was a member of the National Football League’s Pittsburg Stars 1902 Championship team Pierce, Bemus; Seneca; N/A; check; three-time Carlisle football captain prior to the 1899 team; All American lineman in 1896; professional player; head coach of the University of Buffalo in 1899, and interim head coached at Carlisle College in 1906 while also coaching at Haskell Institute and was the head coach at Kenyon College in 1908-10 Pierce, Hawley; Seneca; Salamanca, NY; departed in 1904; played professional football after Carlisle Redwater, Thaddeus; Cheyenne; Lame Deer, MT; departed in 1900 Roberts, Charles; Chippewa; Chicago, IL; departed in 1903 Rogers, Eddie; Chippewa; Walker, MN; class of 1897 and departed in 1901; named an All American in 1903; played on the University of Minnesota football team while earning his law degree; head coach at Carlisle in 1904 and St. Thomas College in St. Paul, MN in 1905-08 Scott, Frank; Seneca; Buffalo, NY; departed in 1905 Scrogg, Solomon; Seneca; Springfiled, MA; departed in 1901 Seneca, Isaac; Seneca; Erie County, NY; class of 1900; halfback was named as the first indigenous inductee in the 1899 College Football All American Team Scholder, Joseph; Mission; Riverside, CA; departed in 1900 Scholder, William; San Dieganos Nation; N/A; class of 1906 Sickles, Caleb; Oneida; Tiffin, OH; class of 1898; studied to be a dentist practicing in Tiffin, OH for his career and was the football coach at Heidelberg College Smith, Edwin; Clallam; Chemawa, OR; class of 1991 Warren, John B.; White Earth Chippewa; class of 1900 Wheelock, Martin; Oneida; Seymour, WI; class of 1902; inaugural 2022 NAIAHF induction page: https://www.naiahf.org/martin-wheelock Wilde, Byron; Arickara; Elbowwoods, ND; departed October 19, 1899 Williams, Charles; Stockbridge; N/A; class of 1904 Sources: Wikipedia; Carlisle Indian School Digital Resource Center; Steckbeck. J.S. (1951). Fabulous Redmen: The Carlisle Indians and Their Famous Football Teams. J. Horace McFarland

Six Nations Arrows 2007 Minto Cup Champions Team 2026 Induction Category: Year Inducted <Back Team Roster Back, left to right: Jack Hill, Don Chrysler, Julie Farmer, Matt Green, Cal Smith, Pierce Abrams, Joey Johnson, Larry Crawley, Eryn Jones. Standing, left to right: Karim Savoin, Gordie Gong, Lori Belliveau, Jeremy Bomberry, Aaron Peter Skye, Gage Thorpe, Lewis Staats, Tim VanLoon, Ben VanEvery, Corey Stringer, Keegan Hill, Corbyn Tao, Jake KIcknosway, Miller Rusbridge, Jeremy Jamieson, Regy Thorpe, Scott Smith, Marshall Abrams, Shawn and Tucker Williams. Kneeling: Curt Styres, Hunter Bowhunter, Jason Jones, Logan Kane, Cody Jamieson, Tory Gardner, Danny Hill, Mitch Nanticoke, Randy Johnson, Chris Courtney. Floor: Wake:riat Bowhunter, Brendan Bomberry, Sid Smith, Kyle Point, Craig Point, Shawn Evans, Lucas Miller, Tyler Hill, Holden Vyse, Kent Squire-Hill, Lee Thomas.