The Moccasin Game
This film looks at the ritual, tradition and legend of the moccasin game, an ancient and popular form of gambling said to have originated with the Sioux. A tournament held at the Sioux Valley Reservation near Brandon, Manitoba, brings together Sioux from both Canada and the United States to compete for high stakes in what is believed to be the oldest sleight-of-hand game in the world.
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This film looks at the ritual, tradition and legend of the moccasin game, an ancient and popular form of gambling said to have originated with the Sioux. A tournament held at the Sioux Valley Reservation near Brandon, Manitoba, brings together Sioux from both Canada and the United States to compete for high stakes in what is believed to be the oldest sleight-of-hand game in the world.
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directorFrank Corcoran
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producerDennis Sawyer
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scriptDouglas Cameron
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cinematographyRoland Pirker
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soundErvin Copestake
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editingDagmar Taborsky
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re-recordingHans Peter Strobl
This documentary on First Nations traditional gaming would be a great entry point for learning more about the many games that Nations play across Canada. Research the many types of traditional games that specific Nations continue to play. How can gaming be a method for skill-building and social development? Research how First Nations games can contribute to building foundational knowledge, education, socialization and survival skills.
