Lethbridge’s Roving Gyms program to include traditional Indigenous elements – Globalnews.ca
July 23, 2020
The Lethbridge Sport Council is partnering with local Indigenous groups to incorporate more rhythm-based elements in its Roving Gyms program this summer.
The free summer program is intended to increase children’s physical literacy in a safe environment. Organizers from the Lethbridge Sport Council say the input of Indigenous community members and the new addition of traditionally made drums and shakers will create a more inclusive environment.
“We have toys designed around manipulative skills, control skills and skills like balance,” explained Shawn Daye-Finley, a program co-ordinator with the Lethbridge Sport Council.
“We’ve been working with an Indigenous group Opokaa’sin to make some rhythm toys.”
Those toys will include drums and rattles made in the traditional way.
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