Alive and Well in Indian Country - Slahal, the Stick Game

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April 25, 2024

Stick Game, or Slahal, has been a staple of Northwest Indian gatherings for centuries. Families from far and wide exchange songs, match wits, and preserve their culture in this raucous guessing game.

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“Some play stick game just to have fun, some play it cause they’ve been playing it since they were little kids. A lot of folks that I know— they continue teaching their children how to play and travel and visit different reservations. The culture has to stay alive and keep moving on.”