Sweat Lodge

David Blacksmith teaches Ernie Herodier how to conduct a Sweat Lodge ceremony. Part 1. Part 2. Duration 6:28.

Film review of: Our Fires Still Burn by Audrey Geyer. Film focuses on two themes: trauma and resilience.

Consists of an interview about the acquisition of the Pigeon Society by the Blood Indians; the ceremonials of the Pigeon Society, including the transfer of bundles.

Humanities Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of Texas at Dallas, 2002.

Discusses spiritual and motivational competition practice tactics.

Interview with Elder working at the University of British Columbia First Nations House of Learning.

Human Science Thesis (Ph.D.)--Saybrook Graduate School and Research Center, 2005.

Looks at some basic definitions of the participatory research subtypes including community-based research and participatory action research.

Interview includes a general account of Rose Bertha Fleury's life.

File contains a presentation by Alex Skead that describes his personal experiences with learning from daily life: "So much things to learn in life." He recounts several legends relating to educating Aboriginal youth on his First Nations about living with nature, utilizing sweat lodges for healing and preserving Aboriginal languages.

File contains a presentation by Wilson Okeymaw, executive director of an additions facility on Ermineskin First Nation. He addresses the problem of addictions among Canada's Aboriginal peoples and speaks of his own struggle with alcohol. Following the presentation is a brief question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.

File contains opening remarks by Alex Skead in the Ojibway language (translation in English given as text). Alex discusses his personal spiritual beliefs, the importance of the sweat, and fasting, and the importance of a healthy culture in producing healthy individuals in the wider society.

An interview with Rufus Goodstriker, born in 1924 on the Blood Indian Reserve and attended a residential school. He tells of the origins and significance of the transfer of Indian names, especially within his own family. He also talks about Indian medicine and the power of faith; the Indian spiritual way vs. the Western technological way;of herbs, animal spirits, sweat bath in healing etc.

An interview where Rufus Goodstriker tells of his experiences as a boxing champion, rodeo cowboy and rodeo clown (1940s and 1950s).

Documentary explains the spiritual significance of the pipe, sweat lodge, four gates, tree of life and the other aspects of the dance. Duration: 69:22.

Analysis combines multiple approaches including archaeological evidence, ethnohistorical accounts, oral traditions, and an interview with an Elder.

Interviews conducted on four Aboriginal elders living in Saskatchewan reveal two categories of Cree elders.

Elders share their stories and discuss the role they play in the process of decolonization.

Consists of an interview with George First Rider where he describes the construction of various sweat lodges.

Consists of an interview with George First Rider where he tells the story of the origin of the first Holy Lodge. (A continuation from AA.027) He also tells of the modifications to the Holy Lodge ceremony, the origins of the Group Smoking ceremony and gives the story of Po-Po who foresaw the death of a young man at a Holy Lodge.Note: Dave Melting Tallow, interpreter. Joanne Greenwood, transcriber.

Provides qualitative evidence of the benefits of integrating traditional Indigenous healing practices -- in particular the sweat lodge ceremony -- into the Western treatment model, Seeking Safety.

Consists of an interview with George First Rider where he gives a description of the construction and ceremonies of various sweat lodges.

Religion Thesis (Ph.D.)--Vanderbilt University, 2005.

Film about looking for one's roots which includes a dialogue between the Gourmantche tribe of Africa with the Atikamekw of Northern Quebec.This film contains scenes of violence. Viewer discretion is advised. Duration: 48:27.

Native Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Manitoba, 2004.

Two boys help prepare for a sweat lodge ceremony and a student has difficulty determining her identity for a school assignment in episode 14 of a stop-motion animation series. Accompanying material: Wapos Bay: A Mother's Earth: Study Guide. Duration: 24:02.

Study guide to accompany film, Wapos Bay: A Mother's Earth. Oriented toward elementary school students; contains episode description, background information, previewing and post-viewing activities and questions which pertain to the key themes.

A woman tells about her life, her language and sharing her language with her granddaughter.

Presents a story of a girl learning about MoonTime from her Elders.