OUTDOOR, INDOOR & ONLINE PROGRAMS
All of our programs begin with basic history where students learn about who the Six Nations are, traditional territories, migrations, about the Law of Peace and the beginning of a meaningful partnership between the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca and Tuscarora in the formation of the Six Nations Confederacy. Students will also learn about family and social structure, as well as some traditional teachings and stories.
Through physical play participants learn about the importance of traditional games and how they were and are still used for fun and enjoyment but also in fostering strength, agility, endurance and team work, essential skills needed in the everyday life of the Onkwehonwe.
Through physical play participants learn about the importance of traditional games and how they were and are still used for fun and enjoyment but also in fostering strength, agility, endurance and team work, essential skills needed in the everyday life of the Onkwehonwe.
We offer online, outdoor and indoor programs all of which can be geared towards all ages and abilities. Generally our workshops run 1-2 hours, however we are happy to work with each group to provide a program that suits your needs. Ideally group sizes do not exceed 35 participants.
Prices available upon request at [email protected].
Prices available upon request at [email protected].
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1. Traditional Games - participants learn basic history and experience Six Nations culture through traditional games.
• Online - this program is more discussion based, however you can order the games or game construction kits prior to the workshop if wanted. Advance notice is required when ordering games or game kits. • Outdoor - this program focuses on three main games, Bone & Toggle, our adaptation of the Peach Pit game and Lacrosse. There are other games that can be incorporated provided there is time. When booking an outdoor program we ask that you have an indoor backup space. • Indoor - if you have a gym space available this program can run similarly to the outdoor program. We can also adjust this program to suit a smaller space like a class room. In this case the focus would be on Bone & Toggle and our adaptation of the Peach Pit game and less so on Lacrosse. |
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2. Traditional Games with Game Construction Kits - participants learn about all the games
and have the opportunity to construct and play one of two games, Bone & Toggle or our version of
the Peach Pit game. The school or participants will need to order and purchase the game
construction kits in advance of their workshop. We ask for 2-3 weeks to complete and deliver
these kits.
and have the opportunity to construct and play one of two games, Bone & Toggle or our version of
the Peach Pit game. The school or participants will need to order and purchase the game
construction kits in advance of their workshop. We ask for 2-3 weeks to complete and deliver
these kits.
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• Bone & Toggle - participants are given the stick or toggle, leather string and bone to put
together, participants can then draw or paint on the toggle a design inspired by what they have just learned. • Peach Pit Adaptation - participants are given 5 rounds of wood on which they draw or paint a design inspired by what they have just learned. |
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