Choctaw Stickball: Warrior Games
Numéro de catalogue: 810000
Producteur: Kwassen Productions Inc.
Sujet: Étude des premières nations, Études mondiales canadiennes, Études sociales, Études sociales canadiennes, Histoire, Histoire du Canada, Peuples autochtones, Questions autochtones, Santé et Médecine, Sports
Langue: Anglais
Niveau scolaire: 3 - 5, 6 - 8, 9 - 12, Post-secondaire
Pays d'origine: Canada
Année du droit d’auteur: 2014
Durée: 22:00
Sous-titrage: Oui
Choctaw Stickball (Episode 1): Warrior Games heads to Mississippi to discover the ancient sport of Stickball. Local Native American communities have been settling disputes with this war-like game for centuries. Host Steve Sxwithul'txw gets tips on scoring goals and avoiding injuries. James Denson is a seasoned veteran of the brutal game, and he shares his passion for the sport. We find out how Stickball is used to train young people to become warriors on the field and in life.
** Click here for the Coast Salish "hul qumi'num" language version of this program. **
Filmmaker Bio: Steve Sxwithul’txw is a proud member of the Penelakut Tribe located just off Vancouver Island. Steve is passionate about storytelling and highlighting Indigenous peoples in his craft.