Short excerpt from America’s Library article:
A Local Legacy
This game started when mountain men, Inuits and fur traders used to meet in a pre-arranged place in the early spring each year to trade their winter’s kills (furs) for cash and supplies.
Can you guess what the “Inuit Blanket Toss” is?
Where do you think this event is held?
Click here to read the article.
Anchorage Fur Rendezvous
from America’s Library (www.americaslibrary.gov)
When you have finished reading, return to this page and answer the questions below.
Who is considered the winner of Blanket Toss Event?
Where is the game often played?
When did this game start?
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