Sun Dance

A photograph of a sketch of an Indian (Cree?) Sundance ceremony.

A photograph of an exterior view of Sundance Lodge including people seated around outside of lodge and circle of tents and campers around perimeter. Probably near Saskatoon.

A photograph of an exterior view of Sundance Lodge of people seated around the outside of the lodge. Probably near Saskatoon.

A photograph of an exterior view of Sundance Lodge including people seated around outside of lodge and circle of tents and campers around perimeter. Probably near Saskatoon.

A photograph of a man standing outside the wall of a [Cree?] Sundance Lodge, probably near Saskatoon.

Describes the Ute version of the dance, which originated with the Arapaho.

Short description of Treaty #7: in preliminaries, taking, understanding of, effect on way of life; ana a comparison of Canadian and U.S. treaties.

The interview includes a story of the Grandson of Little Bear who was hung for his part in the Frog Lake massacre. Other stories included the tale of Chuh Chuh,a warrior who scalped a Blackfoot Chief; stories of medicine men; a gambling tale involving a Cree and Blackfoot.

Consists of an interview describing how pipes are made and some details of their history; lists some of the Sundance ceremonies; and describes various Tipi designs among the Blood Indians.

Interview discusses spirituality and ceremonies. Duration: 1:02:04.

Examines the spiritual place of the pipe in Lakota culture.

Interview consists of childhood hunting expeditions for rabbit, gophers and duck. Also included is a description of the police stopping a Sundance.

This is an interview with Mark Wolfleg held on the Blackfoot Reserve.

Some examples of songs and a description of their use during various occasions.

Discussion on problems of the younger generation, including alcoholism. Also discussed ways in which parents and elders can help by instructing children and young people and by maintaining the Indian religion.

Education, Health, Nursing and Arts Thesis (D.A.)--New York University, 1985.

Book review of: Memory and Vision by Emma Hansen.

Tries to answer the question, "What is religion? What is its essential nature?"

An interview that includes stories of hunting, trading and food gathering. Also included are stories about the Frog Lake massacre and Wihtiko (cannibal monster)

Comments on the American Indian Religious Freedom Act (AIRFA) and the Native American Grave Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA)

Description of the ceremony and discussion of possible origins.

Forms part of Anthropological Papers of the American Museum of Natural History, v.16 (p.433-450 , 1 map).

Forms part of Anthropological Papers of the American Museum of Natural History, v. 16 (p.273-385).

Consists of a brief description of a contemporary Sundance and of healing practices.

3 p. document of observations by D.G.Mandelbaum on July 9, 1966. Tape number IH-DM.109, transcript disc 144.Observations at a Sundance encampment.

Observations at a Sundance encampment.

David Blacksmith speaks about being exiled from his community and his dreams of leading a Sundance ceremony. Part 1. Part 3. Duration: 7:50.

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

The custom of gift-giving at traditional ceremonies. How some ceremonies have been changed and abused.

How WWII veterans told of their deeds like traditional warriors in the Sundance tent.The Sundance and how the strict rituals of the past have begun to change. No date given, but this workshop possibly took place during November 1973.

Description of traditional Indian ceremonies and the changes which have taken place in them. Mr. Kanipitetew is concernedthat people are no longer following the strict rituals of the past.

Examines impact of epidemic and suggests high death rate was not the result of biological invasion but of poor living conditions, poor nutrition and lack of access to medical care.

Discusses spiritual and motivational competition practice tactics.

Case study examines the alliance between Indigenous nations and organizations, the National Parks Service, and various religious organizations during the litigation surrounding the use of the Devil’s Tower formation during the Sun Dance season.

Entitled: "Ceremony Erecting Sundance Lodge"Several people gathered around to watch and assist. Teepees in foreground and background.

Titled: "Making a Brave: 'The Ordeal'". Sundance ceremony. Photo shows one man in the process of chest piercing. One man looking on and another man lying down. A crowd gathers around (of which a few are non-aboriginals).

Entitled: "Rations at Sundance". Line-up for food under a shelter.

Part of: University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology, vol. 31, (pp211-256).

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

History and Philosophy and English, Media and Performance Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of New South Wales, 2007.

Book reviews of: American Indian Activism: Alcatraz to the Longest Walk edited by Troy Johnson, Joane Nagel, and Duane Champagne. As We Are Now: Mixblood Essays on Race and Identity edited by William S. Penn. Cahokia: Domination and Ideology in the Mississippian World edited by Timothy R. Pauketat and Thomas E.

He tells a story about the origins of the Dakota (Sioux) guardian spirit and his powers; and how Iktomi differs from the equivalent Cree spirit power (Wisakedjak).

The file contains further comments by Narcisse Blood. Blood thanks some of the day's participants and states that "Our sun dance was outlawed, but we kept it going. Just the fact that we are still here is testimony to our resilience and it offers a lot of hope that the things that were planned for us did not come to be."

File contains a brief presentation by Desmond Peters focuses on community development. He mentions government policy aimed at assimilation and particularly Bill C-31 that has left Aboriginals "in a dysfunctional state in our own communities. He then introduces the next speaker, Leonie Rivers.

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.