Students learn Indigenous games as part of week-long program
Students learn Indigenous games as part of week-long program
Students learn Indigenous games as part of week-long program
Alexandra Noad
August, 3, 2024
Summary
Students in the Outland Youth Employment Program learned traditional Indigenous games, including double ball, a sport similar to lacrosse. Shane Dougall, an Indigenous representative at the University of Lethbridge, teaches these games to help kids disconnect from technology and develop skills like hand-eye coordination. Dougall emphasizes that traditional games serve as tools for truth and reconciliation, encouraging harmony among cultures. He highlights the importance of oral traditions in Indigenous culture, where knowledge is passed down through stories and games. The university plans to host an intramural double ball league next semester, open to all students and faculty.
Reference
Noad, A. (2024, August 3). Students learn Indigenous games as part of week-long program. Lethbridge Herald. https://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2024/08/03/students-learn-indigenous-games-as-part-of-week-long-program/