Inuit Games
Demonstration and Skills Practice Session
Featuring
World Champion and Record Holder
Autumn Ridley (Inuk)
Mii o’ow ezhi-odaminoyang Anishinaabeg
(How We Play as the People)
Tókhed ikčé oyáte iyéčhed uŋškátapi
These games test hunting and survival skills needed by indigenous people in extreme northern climates including strength, agility, power, and mental and physical toughness.
“Traditionally you had to rely on your own physical strength and mental preparedness to survive. You also had to rely on your community to survive” – Autum Ridley
Events Include: Alaskan High Kick, Two Foot High Kick, One Foot High Kick, Indian Stick Pull, Eskimo Stick Pull, Seal Hop, Butt Hop, Scissor Broad Jump, Kneel Jump and One Hand Reach
Free Admission and Open To Youth and Adults
Inuit Games and Autumn Ridley Twin Cities Tour
Friday, April 21, 2017
5 to 7 pm
Bdote Learning Center,
3216 E. 29th Street, Minneapolis
Saturday, April 29, 2017
9 to 11 am
Minneapolis South High School Field,
3131 19th Avenue South, Minneapolis
For more information: Dan Ninham, 218.368.6430 or [email protected]
Sponsored by: Honor the Earth, Bald Eagle Erectors and Northern Indigenous Games
“Traditionally you had to rely on your own physical strength and mental preparedness to survive. You also had to rely on your community to survive” – Autum Ridley
Events Include: Alaskan High Kick, Two Foot High Kick, One Foot High Kick, Indian Stick Pull, Eskimo Stick Pull, Seal Hop, Butt Hop, Scissor Broad Jump, Kneel Jump and One Hand Reach
Free Admission and Open To Youth and Adults
Inuit Games and Autumn Ridley Twin Cities Tour
Friday, April 21, 2017
5 to 7 pm
Bdote Learning Center,
3216 E. 29th Street, Minneapolis
Saturday, April 29, 2017
9 to 11 am
Minneapolis South High School Field,
3131 19th Avenue South, Minneapolis
For more information: Dan Ninham, 218.368.6430 or [email protected]
Sponsored by: Honor the Earth, Bald Eagle Erectors and Northern Indigenous Games
WHEN
April 21, 2017 at 5:00pm - April 29, 2017
WHERE
Northern Indigenous Games
CONTACT
Coach Dan Ninham
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· 218.368.6430