REGISTRATION FOR INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION
Become a "traditional games" certified instructor!
Individuals wishing to teach traditional games must complete our certification process. There are three levels of certification, each requiring the previous level completion. After all three are completed, participants may teach traditional games as part of Montana's "Indian Education for All" curriculum for Grades K-12.
Certification for teaching traditional Native games include:
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The recommended procedures for recovering and restoring traditional games, including learning about each game's cultural significance and making the handcrafted game pieces to each game
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Connections with advisors, teachers, and coaches who use the games as tools to educate modern youth and adults
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Certification and permission to teach the many tribal games that have come into the traditional games' blanket with permission for all people to play
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Knowledge that will enhance goals for: healthy lifestyles, family fun and humor, increased connections with values of the past, developing social skills, and building spiritual connections
If you have questions, please contact DeeAnna Leader at (406)360-1936
Upcoming Clinics
- Fri, Apr 04Great FallsApr 04, 2025, 8:00 PM MDT – Apr 07, 2025, 12:30 AM MDTGreat Falls, 4201 Giant Springs Rd, Great Falls, MT 59405, USAApr 04, 2025, 8:00 PM MDT – Apr 07, 2025, 12:30 AM MDTGreat Falls, 4201 Giant Springs Rd, Great Falls, MT 59405, USAIndividuals wishing to teach ITGS Level 2 traditional games must complete our certification process. Acquire deeper cultural knowledge of the values and purposes of playing the games in all age groups (baby to elder games). Know correct educational concepts for teaching American Indian games.
- Fri, Apr 11UlmApr 11, 2025, 8:00 PM MDT – Apr 14, 2025, 12:30 AM MDTUlm, 342 Ulm Vaughn Rd, Ulm, MT 59485, USA
Paying by check? Click on Download printable registration form. Complete and mail with your check to address on registration form.