Sun Dance

This pamphlet describes the religious beliefs of Aboriginals in Saskatchewan, incorporating rituals, shamans and sun dances in the days before contact with modern beliefs that include Christianity.

Very short pamphlet, written by a student; meant for use in the classroom as a tool to improve literacy. Text in English and Cree.

A photograph of a Stony Indian Sun Dance Lodge from the outside. Several cut trees lean inward in a large circle. Location unknown.

Forms part of Anthropological Papers of the American Museum of Natural History, v.16 (p.51-221).

Examines renewal and interpretation of spiritual practices and the failures to safeguard ceremonies and off-reserve sacred sites.

Consists of an interview with George First Rider where he describes the Sun dance ritual.

Description of the annual ceremony held in Idaho.

Focuses on an old account of the Oglala Sioux ceremony including prayers and songs; this revised text uses Rigg's Siouian alphabet and includes a verbatim translation.

Forms part of the Anthropological Papers of the American Museum of Natural History, v.16 (p. 451-458).

Forms part of Anthropological Papers of the American Museum on Natural History, v.16 (p.387-431).

Consists of a description of a contemporary Sundance.

Consists of an interview where he gives a description of a contemporary Sundance.

Consists of an interview with Little Pine where he gives a description of a contemporary Sundance.

Consists of an interview with Little Pine who describes a contemporary Sundance.

Consists of an interview with Little Pine who gives a description of a contemporary Sundance.

Nancy Cattleman-Ermineskin, an Neyaskweyahk Elder, answers questions regarding protocol, ceremony and women in their moon or menstrual cycle. Duration: 9:13.

Brief description taken from memoirs of W.J. McLean, Hudson's Bay Company Factor, written during the North West Resistance of 1885.

Letters and circulars from M. Christianson, General Superintendent of Agencies; T.R.L. McInnes, Secretary, Office of the General Superintendent; Harold W. McGill, Director; all of the Indian Affairs Branch, Department of Mines and Resources. Also included are letters from R.S. Davis, Indian Agency, Punnichy, Saskatchewan; and F.C. Middleton, MD, Deputy Registrar General, Department of Public Health, Government of Saskatchewan.

Review article of, Voices of the Plains Cree by Edward Ahenakew.

Comparative Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--The Ohio State University, 2010.

Interview with Winston Wuttunee, Cree entertainer and winner of the 2013 Indspire award. Duration: 29:21.

Explanation of the practise and spiritual significance of the Ogala ceremony.