Descriptions of Indigenous Games & Activities |
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Imagine this: All your direct ancestors standing on your left, in a line, starting with your father (or mother), your grandfather, your great-grandfather, etc. All your future direct descendants standing on your right, starting with your son (or daughter), grandson, etc. These two lines stretch out over the horizon. Imagine being able to send messages “Chinese whisper” style up and down the line. What would you say? What would you ask? | |
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Bound to be controversial and not to be taken lightly. For the first time ever in human history there are large proportions of industrialized society who have never killed an animal (other than an insect) with their bare hands and then made direct use of the animal such as for its skin and as food. Ironic as it may seem, the human bond with nature potentially becomes much deeper when we viscerally reconnect with cycles of life and death via personal, indigenous-like use of animals. |
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74+ string figures and tricks known to the Navajo Indians of Arizona, USA. The significance of string games among the Navajo is examined in an appendix to this article. |
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Detailed information and lesson plans for 4-5 classes involving students in exploring and understanding why rites of passage are used in various ways in various societies. |
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Suggests practical ideas which can help to facilitate rites of passage type experiences, particularly in the outdoors. |
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| Games for children and games for everyone. | |
| 100+ native Alaskan games; comprehensive documentation. | |
| 50+ fun, traditional and ethnically diverse games played around the world. | |
| In many indigenous societies, heat/sweat related rituals had deep psychological, cultural and spiritual significance. | |
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Multicultural, Cross-cultural, & Intercultural Games & Activities |
Group games and activities for developing intercultural awareness and cross-cultural competence. |
| Describes some of the benefits and criticisms of drum circles as part of workplace training. | |
| Indigenous Knowledge & Outdoor Education | Explores examples and theory about interconnection between indigenous lifestyles and outdoor education. |
