Legends (NT Fables)

Emil Wing lectures in a Kainai Studies class on being Blackfoot

Emil Wing lectures in a Kainai Studies class

Emil Wing talks to a Kainai Studies class about what it is to him to be Blackfoot. This recording is mostly in Niitsi'powahsin, there is no current translation for this material.

Itsinikssiistsi Elders Gathering 1

A group of Blood Tribe elders came together in the winter of 2006 to tell stories.

A group of elders from the Blood Tribe came together in the winter of 2006 to tell stories. The majority of this material is in Niitsi'powahsin. There is no current translation for this material.

Miohpokoiksi (The Lost Children, a.k.a. Pleiades) As Told By Dan Weasel Moccasin

Dan Weasel Moccasin tells a version of Miohpokoiksi or The Lost Children. This was originally recorded by the Alberta Science Centre.

They are people, they were from here, boy children. The buffalo came and were giving birth. The boys were walking around. One of them told his father to get him an unborn buffalo calf that was still in the belly of the mother buffalo. That is what he wanted, an unborn buffalo calf. That evening, when everyone got back, he asked his father if he was able to get him an unborn buffalo calf. The father replied, "No son, I was unable to get you an unborn buffalo calf."

Awaakasomaahkaal gives information on Naato'si, Kokom'iki'somm and Naapi

Quinton tells his own idea's of what he thinks happened with Naapi and his own idea's of Blackfoot prophesy.

Quinton tells his own idea's of what he thinks happened with Naapi and his own idea's of Blackfoot prophesy.

Andy Black Water Itsinikssiistsi Project Interview

Andy Black Water gave an interview for the Itsinikssiistsi Project through the Kainai Studies Department at Red Crow College.

Andy Black Water Itsinikssiistsi Project Interview. Andy talks about historic Blackfoot locations and their significance, residential schools, gender roles, Blackfoot stories and his experiences.

Katoyiss As Told By Kiitokiiaapii (Marvin Calf Robe)

This is a version of the Katoyiss (Blood Clot) story as told by Marvin Calf Robe for the Kainai Studies course KS-297 Akaitapiitsinikssiistsi in 2011 at Red Crow College.

This is a version of the Katoyiss (Blood Clot) story as told by Marvin Calf Robe for the Kainai Studies course KS-297 Akaitapiitsinikssiistsi in 2011 at Red Crow College.

Willard Yellow Wing interview for the Itsinikssiistsi Project

Willard Yellow Wing interview for the Itsinikssiistsi Project

Willard Yellow Wing interview for the Itsinikssiistsi Project. Willard was interviewed by Quinton Heavy Head. This interview is in Niitsi'powahsin. There is no current translation for this material.

Bernard Tall Man interview for the Itsinikssiistsi Project

Bernard Tall Man interview for the Itsinikssiistsi Project

Bernard Tall Man interview for the Itsinikssiistsi project. Bernard was interviewed by Quinton Heavy Head This interview is in Niitsi'powahsin. There is no current translation for this material.

Bruce Starlight interview for the Itsinikssiistsi Project

Bruce Starlight of Sarcee 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 was interviewed for the Itsinikssiistsi project

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.