native youth Olympics
issue
18
 

Nicole shows off how to perform the women’s seal hop.  hunters would use this skill to imitate a seal on the ice, allowing the hunter to get close enough to kill the seal.

Nicole and sam prepare to carry david while demonstrating the wrist carry. This activity tests the strength and endurance of hunters.    

David and sam prepare to compete at the indian stick pull.  It’s a dene game that represents grabbing a slippery salmon. 

Clark students work to master the scissor broad jump.  This game was used to practice the balance needed when jumping on ice.  



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