4 The Future Foundation Inc.

Overview

4 The Future Foundation Inc., with EIN 84-2572619, is a U.S.-based nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the intersection of sports and culture, particularly through the game of lacrosse. The foundation aims to inspire Indigenous and underserved communities by fostering an active and healthy lifestyle, leadership, and cultural awareness.

Mission

The foundation's mission is to create community-based programs that combine lacrosse with Indigenous culture. It aims to provide opportunities for the next generation to achieve their dreams by promoting attributes of student-athletes and encouraging generational leadership.

Programs and Activities

• Cultural Workshops and Clinics: The organization hosts cultural workshops and clinics that integrate cultural education with physical activity. These programs focus on fostering healthy lifestyles and leadership while teaching cultural values and traditions.

• Lacrosse Development: The foundation emphasizes lacrosse as more than a game, highlighting its historical significance as the Creator's Game, a ceremonial game used for healing, conflict resolution, and peace-making among nations. Today, lacrosse is promoted as a vehicle for sharing cultural values and building community relationships.

• Community Engagement: The Thompson Brothers, associated with the foundation, conduct camps and clinics that aim to grow the game of lacrosse and pass on its unique skills and values to diverse communities.

Values

The foundation's activities are rooted in traditional Indigenous values such as respect for all living things, communal governance, gender equality, care for elders, and adherence to natural law. These values are expressed through rituals, ceremonies, and democratic governance practices.

Impact

By integrating sports with cultural education, 4 The Future Foundation Inc. seeks to transcend division and promote friendship, equity, and peace. The organization's efforts support health and wellness, education, and community development while honoring Native American history and traditions.