By Ed Hitchins, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Energeticcity.ca PROPHET RIVER FIRST NATION, B.C. — During Prophet River First Nation’s (PRFN) annual Treaty Days, a familiar drum beat echoes throughout. Huddled in a corner, an enthusiastic crowd claps along to the sounds with participants laughing, cheering and enjoying a historical, traditional Indigenous game. Handgames are a staple at Indigenous cultural festivals, and can best be described as part artistic performance, part guessing game. Curtis Dickie has had a hand in promoting modern versions of handgames. A member of Fort Nelson First Nation (FNFN), he serves as PRFN’s cultural director. At PRFN’s Treaty Days,$50,000 in prize money was available to be won. Dickie has also been involved with other handgames events, including tournaments at both Saulteau First Nations (SFN) Pemmican Days and

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