June 19 • Day 15 • nîyânanosâp • ᓃᔮᓇᓄᓵᑊ
Learn how to play Stick Game (Hand Games), a traditional guessing game played by many Indigenous peoples across Turtle Island. In this video, you’ll learn:
- what materials you need
- how the game is played
- the basic rules
- how to win
Stick Game or Hand Games is often played in teams and centres on teamwork, strategy, and intuition. This introduction will help you understand the basics so you can try it yourself.
Watch Austin O’Brien Catholic High School students actually play the game and see what it looks like in action.