In every human society games have always played an important part in their lives

In every human society games have always played an important

part in their lives

In the beginning• When the French

immigrated to the Nouvelle-France, they saw that the Indians had many interesting and original games.

• Here is a scene of Lacrosse sport.

Lacrosse

• Lacrosse was coded in 1867 by William George beers but the Indians played this game many years ago.

Here you can see an Indian making a Lacrosse stick. That’s real art.

• The Indian children had more skill games than toys . They learned the things that they would need when they grew up

.The games and the teaching were different for girls…

Plateau Doll

Circa: 1890

…or boys.So their games were based on learning from the age of 8

Shoshone Warrior

Circa: 1950

tipi

This tipi was made in 1885 for an Indian kid

Professors believe that it was a true toy.

It’s also a very beautiful piece of art; we can see lots of beads and beautiful paintings

Other toys

Navajo Doll Circa: 1940

Umatilla Doll Cradle Circa: 1900

Yakima Doll

Circa: 1920