Warrior Games

Name: Warrior Games
Released: 2014-09-06T00:00:00.000Z

TV Show · Documentary · Special Interest

“Warrior Games” follows Steve Sxwithul’txw as he journeys across North America to discover both traditional and contemporary Indigenous games. In each community Steve visits, the youth teach him their skills and then challenge him to a friendly competition.

2014 · 22m

EPISODE 1

Choctaw Stickball

Host Steve Sxwithul’txw takes some hard hits as he gets a crash course in the violent game of stickball, also known as “the little brother of war.”
EPISODE 2

War Canoe Races

Host Steve Sxwithul’txw joins a crew of war canoe paddlers from Vancouver Island. After some tough training, he races against the local competition.
EPISODE 3

Lacrosse

Host Steve Sxwithul’txw tries to score against the North Shore Indians lacrosse team, getting helpful tips from people both young and old.
EPISODE 4

Metis Games

Host Steve Sxwithul’txw gets a taste of the Métis Voyageur Games, taking on rugged challenges like hatchet throwing and carrying oversized logs.
EPISODE 5

Seabird Island

Host Steve Sxwithul’txw learns how to play some of the traditional Indigenous games that are part of the curriculum at Seabird Island Community School, such as earth ball, slippery fish and knobbies.
EPISODE 6

Hoop Dancing

Host Steve Sxwithul’txw is “put through the hoops” as he learns the historic art of hoop dancing with a North American champion and his son.