9781770851818-177085181X-The Story of the Blackfoot People: Niitsitapiisinni

The Story of the Blackfoot People: Niitsitapiisinni

ISBN-13: 9781770851818
ISBN-10: 177085181X
Author: The Glenbow Museum
Publication date: 2013
Publisher: Firefly Books
Format: Paperback 104 pages
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ISBN-13: 9781770851818
ISBN-10: 177085181X
Author: The Glenbow Museum
Publication date: 2013
Publisher: Firefly Books
Format: Paperback 104 pages

Summary

The Story of the Blackfoot People: Niitsitapiisinni (ISBN-13: 9781770851818 and ISBN-10: 177085181X), written by authors The Glenbow Museum, was published by Firefly Books in 2013. With an overall rating of 4.2 stars, it's a notable title among other Native American (Americas History) books. You can easily purchase or rent The Story of the Blackfoot People: Niitsitapiisinni (Paperback) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used Native American books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $1.72.

Description

For the first time in history, the Blackfoot people share their culture, beliefs and traditions with the rest of the world.

In an innovative partnership with the Glenbow Museum in Calgary, Alberta, a team of elders and spiritual leaders from the Blackfoot community agreed to share their history, traditions and artifacts in an effort to document their lives. The Story of the Blackfoot People: Niitsitapiisinni is the first piece of permanent documentation written by the leaders of the Blackfoot community about their lives both past and present.

This book chronicles all the important aspects of Blackfoot life and history. The book begins by exploring the fundamental belief systems of the Blackfoot including their traditional stories, sacred places, dances and ceremonies. Strong relationships are recognized by the Blackfoot as one of the most important keys to survival and the roles of men, women, children and elders, and their sacred connection to nature and their environment, are examined in detail. Less harmonious relationships are also candidly explored including relations between the Blackfoot people and the governments of the United States and Canada. In its moving conclusion, the Blackfoot community discusses the importance of uniting ancient traditions with modern challenges in order for their legacy to survive.

Revealing the enduring strength and fortitude of spirit of the Blackfoot people, this book will have meaning for both native and non-native readers alike.

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