On Saturday, June 19, the Institute for American Indian Studies located on 38 Curtis Road in Washington, Connecticut, is hosting, Alfie Jacques from the Onondaga Turtle Clan. Alfie has made more than 80,000 wooden sticks over the past fifty-plus years.

There will be two outdoor in-person interactive sessions, at 1 p.m. and at 3:30 p.m. Alfie will discuss the history of the game as well as the many types of sticks used throughout North America. Pre-registration for this event is required and is available on the Institute’s website and is $15 for adults, $13 for seniors, $11 for children, and $5 for members.