I recently came across a new game that was seeking funding on Kickstarter with a unique concept. Educating people about the values and economy of a local indigenous people by playing a game. Potlatch, the game, was developed as a community effort with local elders and language experts. The game is written in both English and Lushootseed, the indigenous language of the Pacific Northwest. Game mechanics are based on sharing resources to meet other players’ needs for food, materials, technology, and knowledge.

Your goal is share your Resource Cards as Gifts to other players’ House Card needs so that each player meets all of their needs. Each House Card represents a human house that needs resources for everyone in their community to survive over time. A unique dynamic to try and achieve in a card game to be sure.

You can find Potlatch - The Game on Kickstarter, and learn more.

I'm a backer now, and I hope you'll consider helping this group bring Potlatch and other native population games to market.

I've posted before about how fortunate I feel to be able to work with the folks at Rock Creek Church in their Pantry, preparing meals once a month and now working as part of the distribution team that helps provide food for more than 125 families every week.

One of the jobs I have taken on is making the weekly run out to Unger Farms to pick up the produce they sho generously have donated this summer from their harvest.

Every Monday I have been going out to their farm store too pick up what has been left from their weekend visits to local farmers markets and their own stand. So far that has been more than 1000lbs of fresh produce which we have been able to give to families all over Washington county this summer.

Local people giving back to the community is amazing to see, and even more amazing to be a part of. If you have the opportunity please find a way to give back to your community.