Are there games that Lenape children played that kids today might also play?
Sure! Don says grownups and kids played games to relax. Games they played that are still played today include stickball and “Indian football.” This game – called pahsahëman (pah-SAH-hum-mahn) by the Lenape — is always played boys against girls. There aren’t any real rules, it’s just a battle to get the ball into the goal. The only catch is that the boys aren’t allowed to use their hands, pass the ball or run with it – but the girls can do whatever they want!
