Members of Minnesota Ojibwe Tribe Play in NFL Indigenous Bowl

Saint Cloud, MN, USA / KNSI

Jennifer Lewerenz

Dec 12, 2022 | 7:17 AM

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(KNSI) — Members of Minnesota’s Ojibwe Tribe are among 80 players who competed at the NFL Indigenous Bowl.

The players represented more than 50 tribal nations and were supported by Indigenous coaches, referees, and staff members. The game provided the players with the opportunity to be seen by college and professional scouts as a way to introduce Native American students to the opportunity of playing collegiate and professional sports.

U.S. Senator Tina Smith flipped the coin to decide which team would receive the ball first.

The game took place over the weekend at U.S. Bank Stadium. This is the second year the event has been held in Minnesota.

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