From Oct. 30 through Nov. 2, the Native American Days festival will provide students a chance to experience the traditions and lore of American Indians. The festival features hands-on activities such as stickball, blowgun competition, dancing and drumming.
Youngsters can also safely learn how to handle an atalatal, a wooden sling used for throwing spears.
Weekday events during the festival will be geared toward school groups. Festival hours will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday through Friday. Reservations are required for groups. Chucalissa, a reconstructed 15th-century American Indian village, is operated by the U of M Anthropology Department.