In photos: Learning Lahal provides fun and strategy for visitors to Pierre’s Point

The traditional stick game was part of Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations

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1 / 1 Jada Echeverria, Alison Echeverria, Quintessa Christian and Dani Valgardson are part of the women’s team in a game of Lahal played during National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations at Pierre’s Point on June 21. To lots of laughter, drumming and singing, visitors were taught how the traditional stick game is played. (Martha Wickett/Salmon Arm Observer)

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National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations at Pierre’s Point on June 21 included dancing, stories, drumming, local crafts and food, and Lahal, the traditional stick game.

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About the Author: Martha Wickett

came to Salmon Arm in May of 2004 to work at the Observer. I was looking for a change from the hustle and bustle of the Lower Mainland, where I had spent more than a decade working in community newspapers.

In photos: Learning Lahal provides fun and strategy for visitors to Pierre’s Point

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