9000 Years of History in the Land of the River People: The Stó:lō
Alternate Title
From Time Immemorial
E-Books
Author/Creator
[Siya:ye Yoyes Society]
Description
Powwow dancer, Boye Ladd, relates traditional teachings on various topics relating to First Nations culture, including information about the sacred drum, respect for other people and groups, and the right to wear an eagle feather.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.29.
Highlights Gerald Okanee, lead singer of Saskatchewan's Big Bear Singers, who shares his knowledge about the drum and how the beat pits the powwow dancer's style against that of the the drummer's, sometimes "bucking off" the dancer.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.19.
Billy Wapass Jr. presents his family's version of the ancient legend that depicts the origin of the Hand Games.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.13.