Sundance

Community Reflections with Herman Yellow Old Woman from Siksikaa

Herman talks about the effect of restarting ceremony on the Siksikaa reserve and it's benefits. Herman talks about how the 'Blackfoot Shirts Project' have helped boost the Blackfoot way of life on the Siksikaa reserve. He talks about the revival of the Sundance and his roll is helping his community.

Tales from the Blackfoot reserve

Piitaikihtsipiimi on Niitsitaapii Art

Louis Soop was interviewed on Niitsitaapii art. Louis talks about symbolism, communication and various mediums used in Blackfoot art. Louis is a local artist specializing in traditional art for ceremonial use. Louis was interviewed by Ryan Heavy Head for the Itsinikssiistsi Project with the Kainai Studies Department.

Bruce Starlight interview for the Itsinikssiistsi Project

Bruce Starlight of Sarcee tells stories he heard as a child and his families connection to Broken Knife who was known to be the last man to have seen Naapii before he disappeared. Bruce tells of how the Sarcee came to be part of the Blackfoot Confederacy and how the Blackfoot shared religion with them.

Marvin Calf Robe talks about stories, history and his life

Marvin Calf Robe talks about stories and their connection to the stars, religion, and everyday life. Marvin touches on history and his own life as well.

George First Rider talks about the Big Beaver

George First Rider did a series of interviews for the Glenbow museum from 1973 - 1976. This interview is about the Big Beaver. The interview is in Niitsi'powahsin (Blackfoot) There will be no translation to this material.

George First Rider talks about the Sundance

George First Rider did a series of interviews for the Glenbow museum from 1973 - 1976. This interview is about the Sundance. The interview is in Niitsi'powahsin (Blackfoot) There will be no translation to this material.

George First Rider Talks about the Origins of the Okan

George First Rider did a series of interviews for the Glenbow museum from 1973 - 1976. This interview is about the Origins of the Okan. The interview is in Niitsi'powahsin (Blackfoot) There will be no translation to this material.

Stamiksisiksinaam tells the original story of the Beaver Bundle

These are four recordings of Stamiksisiksinaam telling the origins of the Beaver Bundle within Blackfoot society.