The Blackfoot and The American Fur Traders

A paper on the fur trade by Paul Raczka

This paper was written by Paul Raczka from Choteau, Montana. Paul has worked with the Aamskaapii'piikunii (Blackfeet) in Montana for many years. Paul is a Beaver man and a well respected elder. Although Paul is not originally Blackfoot he has adopted the Blackfoot way of life and thus is accepted by the people as being Blackfoot.

The Blackfoot and The American Fur Traders

A paper on the fur trade by Paul Raczka

This paper was written by Paul Raczka from Choteau, Montana. Paul has worked with the Aamskaapii'piikunii (Blackfeet) in Montana for many years. Paul is a Beaver man and a well respected elder. Although Paul is not originally Blackfoot he has adopted the Blackfoot way of life and thus is accepted by the people as being Blackfoot.

Chiefs

During the North-West rebellion of 1885 both territorial and federal officials requested Lacombe to visit the Cree and Blackfoot and persuade them not to support Louis Riel. Lacombe travelled to the Blackfoot Indian Reserve, whose residents seemed disinclined to take up arms alongside their old enemies, and then hurried north to call for peace on the Cree reserves near the Battle River. When the hostilities were over he made recommendations to remedy Indian grievances and was asked by Ottawa to investigate matters concerning Indians. To reward those chiefs who had remained loyal during the uprising, the government invited them to visit eastern Canada. Lacombe organized the trip in 1886 for the nine western chiefs, including Crowfoot, and he and interpreter Jean L’ Heureux accompanied them.

Richard Davidson talks about his research into Native American Massacres

An interview with Richard Davidson about the various governments campaigns to massacre Native people.

Richard Davidson talks about the research he did into Massacre's of the Native people. Richard talks about many Blackfoot massacre's as well as many others.

Warning: The material is described very graphically.

Allen and Charlene Pard interview regarding the Blackfoot Shirts Project

Allen and Charlene Pard discuss the importance of the Blackfoot Shirts project

Allen and Charlene Pard are elders for most of the Ceremonial Societies for the Blackfoot people. Allen and Charlene talk about the importance the shirts visiting has played with restoring a ceremony that was almost lost. Allen was the last person to have the transfers to wear the quilled shirts, but he was able to pass that knowledge on too others when the shirts came to visit. Allen and Charlene have been a real driving force behind this project.

Niitakaiksaamaikoan interview for the Itsinikssiistsi Project

Pete Standing Alone gave an interview for the Itsinikssiistsi Project

Pete Standing Alone gave an interview for the Itsinikssiistsi Project through the Kainai Studies Department at Red Crow College. Pete talks about how young men prepared for war in the past, his travels and various teachings he received through out his life. He talks about clan leaders and how one is recognized as a clan leader. Pete tells how the 'Indian Days' first started by a town in Wyoming as a tourist attraction. Pete is an elder for various societies and has made three movies about his life as a Blackfoot man: Circle of the Sun, Standing Alone and The Last Round Up.

Interview with Heather Richardson regarding the Blackfoot Shirts Project

Heather Richardson is the Head Conservator for the Blackfoot Shirts Project. This interview is regarding her experiences with the project.

Heather Richardson is the Head Conservator with the Blackfoot Shirts Project. Heather handled and oversaw the handling, cleaning, packing and cleaning of the shirts. Heather created a completely new way of safely transporting old clothing transatlantically so that they don't move while in shipping. Heather talks about her experiences and what she has learned from working with the shirts and the Blackfoot people.