The 2022 Eemamwiciki Summer Programs mark our return to in-person programming! In June, we had 28 participants across our Saakaciweeta, Eewansaapita, Maayaahkweeta, and Neehsapita programs in Miami, Oklahoma. In July, we had 26 participants in Saakaciweeta and Eewansaapita in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The theme for this summer was Weekihkaanki Meehkintiinki ‘Games’. Saakaciweeta participants also explored…
Category: Games
Make Your Own Lacrosse Stick
Making pakitahaakana ‘lacrosse sticks’ is one of the cultural practices we have been revitalizing. As we learn and play more, we may adjust this process depending on what works best for us. Doug Peconge has been working on this process for years and has developed a set of instructions that can help you make your…
pakitahantaawi! Let’s Play Lacrosse!
Peekitahaminki, ‘Lacrosse’ is one of our favorite games to play as a community. We start playing each year with the arrival of Summer which is ushered in by the ciinkwiaki, ‘Thunder Beings’ which is the first thunderstorm after Winter has ended. One of the times we get to play all together as a community is…
Miami Tribe Annual Gathering 2022
The Miami Tribe of Oklahoma held its Annual General Meeting on Saturday, June 25, in noošonke siipionki , ‘Miami, OK’. The meeting is held each year to hold Tribal elections and educate community members on what is currently going on within the Tribe. In recent years, National Gathering events have been somewhat hampered by travel…
malotakahantaawi! Let’s Play Straw Game!
Meelotakahaminki ‘the Straw Game’ is a game of cunning and deception. It will test your abilities of observation while you try to outsmart your friends. So let’s grab some straws and begin the game! What you will need: This game can be played with a set of 51 or 101 straws. The smaller set of…
paahpitaawi myaamia paaskoontia! Let’s Play Miami Tossed Ball!
Myaamia Paaskoontia, ‘Miami Tossed Ball’ is a fun outdoor game to play with a big group of friends. Now that summer and green grass have arrived, it’s finally time to play! What you will need: All you will need for this game is the paaskoontia ‘the ball’ which is ovular and made of hide. If…
mahkisina ayootaawi miihkintiitaawi! Let’s Play Moccasin Game!
Mahkisina Meehkintiinki, ‘Moccasin Game’ is a game of strategy and teamwork that does not necessarily involve moccasins. We used to hide bullets under our moccasins, but now we hide marbles under decorated pads or potholders. You could still use your shoes to hide the marbles if you really want to play and don’t have any…
seenseewitaawi! Let’s Play Bowl Game!
The first game we are going to learn about this summer is Seenseewinki, ‘bowl game’. This is one of our games of chance, and though it is scored individually, you can play with as big a group as you like. What you will need: Seenseewinki doesn’t require too many pieces of equipment. All you will…
What Are Myaamia Games?
This year’s Eemamwiciki summer programs are going to teach participants about Myaamia games and the place they hold in our community. Our games can look very different from each other. Some are played on grassy fields or in the snow. Some are played indoors or wherever there is enough seating for you and your friends….
Lacrosse Language
Summer is officially upon us, and that means it’s time to pick up our lacrosse sticks for peekitahaminki. In many different parts of our community we have already played the first game of the season and look forward to many more after two long years without it. Here is a quick look at what the…
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