Isaiah Kicknosway is a proud member of the Marten clan and an Anishinabe man from the Ojibwe, Odawa, and Potawatomi Nations on Walpole Island First Nation in Ontario, Canada. From an early age, Isaiah and his four brothers were raised by their parents in the traditional values of the Anishinabe people—values that continue to shape his identity, his community involvement, and his lifelong relationship with the game of lacrosse.

Isaiah was first introduced to lacrosse at just six years old and began playing organized box lacrosse at fourteen in Wallaceburg, Ontario. Over the next two decades, he went on to play for multiple box and field lacrosse teams across North America, including:

Box Lacrosse Teams:
• Wallaceburg Minor Lacrosse
• Wallaceburg Red Devils Jr. B
• Six Nations Arrows Jr. A
• Six Nations Rebels Jr. B
• Six Nations Chiefs Sr. A
• St. Regis Braves Sr. B – President’s Cup Champions, 2014
• Six Nations Rivermen Sr. B – President’s Cup Champions, 2016
• Iroquois Nationals – World Lacrosse Silver Medalists, 2011

Field Lacrosse Teams:
• Wallaceburg U19
• Six Nations Senior Field Lacrosse
• Onondaga Community College Lazers – National Champions, 2006 & 2007; All-American
• Iroquois Nationals – 2010

Throughout his career, Isaiah has been deeply dedicated to learning and sharing the origins and spirit of lacrosse. His academic and personal studies have explored the Indigenous roots of the game—its diverse regional styles, sacred stories, and its historical significance, including its use as a tool of diplomacy, ceremony, and even resistance.

In 2019, Isaiah founded Anishinabe Baagaadowewin, a Canadian federal nonprofit dedicated to educating others about the Anishinabe style of lacrosse and building a competitive Anishinabe team for international tournaments. Although the COVID-19 pandemic paused this initiative, his vision remains a guiding force in his work to bridge cultural understanding through sport.

Together with his partner Katie, Isaiah continues to instill in their children the same sense of pride, heritage, and life lessons that lacrosse has provided him. He believes the game is more than competition—it is a living connection between people, culture, and spirit.

Isaiah looks forward to sharing his experiences and insights to deepen understanding of Indigenous peoples’ enduring relationship with the game of lacrosse.