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A Century of Coast Salish History at Lummi
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produced by Gregory Fields, fl. 2016 (Lincoln, NE: University of Nebraska Press, 2016), 51 mins
The video, “A Century of Coast Salish History,” is a digital complement to the published book, Rights Remembered: A Salish Grandmother Speaks on American Indian History and the Future (University of Nebraska Press, 2016). Material in the video alternates between an interview with Pauline Hillaire, videographed...
produced by Gregory Fields, fl. 2016 (Lincoln, NE: University of Nebraska Press, 2016), 51 mins
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Interview 1 with Johnny Arlee (Bitterroot Salish, Confederated Salish and Kootenai tribes), Arlee, MT. (July 6, 2008)
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written by Johnny Arlee, fl. 2010; directed by Dee Garceau, fl. 1995-2016; produced by Dee Garceau, fl. 1995-2016; interview by Dee Garceau, fl. 1995-2016 (Memphis, TN: Dance River Productions), 1 hour 27 mins
Johnny Arlee is a spiritual leader and keeper of traditional knowledge for his tribe. Was raised by his grandparents, who taught him the old ways and songs. Rode the rails to California in his youth, served in the U.S. armed forces, returned to the Flathead reservation during the period when Red Power gained tract...
written by Johnny Arlee, fl. 2010; directed by Dee Garceau, fl. 1995-2016; produced by Dee Garceau, fl. 1995-2016; interview by Dee Garceau, fl. 1995-2016 (Memphis, TN: Dance River Productions), 1 hour 27 mins
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Interview 1 with Kenneth Charles Eaglespeaker (Blackfeet, Kainah), Browning, MT (November 17, 2008)
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written by Kenneth Charles Eaglespeaker, fl. 2008; directed by Dee Garceau, fl. 1995-2016; produced by Dee Garceau, fl. 1995-2016; interview by Dee Garceau, fl. 1995-2016 (Memphis, TN: Dance River Productions), 37 mins
Kenny’s ancestry includes Kainah (Blood division of the Blackfeet Confederacy), plus Sioux, two tribes that he jokes “were at war with each other.” His baby name, Asan, means the dark, holy red paint used on faces for ceremonies. Recounts origins of powwow dance in Grass Dance, a warrior society dance transf...
written by Kenneth Charles Eaglespeaker, fl. 2008; directed by Dee Garceau, fl. 1995-2016; produced by Dee Garceau, fl. 1995-2016; interview by Dee Garceau, fl. 1995-2016 (Memphis, TN: Dance River Productions), 37 mins
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Interview 2 with Johnny Arlee (Bitterroot Salish, Confederated Salish and Kootenai tribes), Arlee, MT. (November 21, 2008)
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written by Johnny Arlee, fl. 2010; directed by Dee Garceau, fl. 1995-2016; produced by Dee Garceau, fl. 1995-2016; interview by Dee Garceau, fl. 1995-2016 (Memphis, TN: Dance River Productions), 1 hour 57 mins
Explains elements of Salish language and culture, and pre-contact lifeways. Dances in powwows for those who can no longer dance. Powwows are a community event, a celebration. Adults adopt and raise children who are in need of parenting, “not a big deal, it’s what we do.” This interview is one of many filmed...
written by Johnny Arlee, fl. 2010; directed by Dee Garceau, fl. 1995-2016; produced by Dee Garceau, fl. 1995-2016; interview by Dee Garceau, fl. 1995-2016 (Memphis, TN: Dance River Productions), 1 hour 57 mins
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Interview 2 with Kenneth Charles Eaglespeaker (Blackfeet, Kainah), Browning, MT (March 27, 2009)
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written by Kenneth Charles Eaglespeaker, fl. 2008; directed by Dee Garceau, fl. 1995-2016; produced by Dee Garceau, fl. 1995-2016; interview by Dee Garceau, fl. 1995-2016 (Memphis, TN: Dance River Productions), 1 hour 18 mins
Blackfeet culture is not static, always innovating, bringing values and practices forward in new venues, new forms. “New ideas get adopted and become tradition really fast.” In 1990s, The Kainah, or Blood division of the Blackfeet Confederacy in Alberta, Canada bought a herd of bison. Returning bison to the B...
written by Kenneth Charles Eaglespeaker, fl. 2008; directed by Dee Garceau, fl. 1995-2016; produced by Dee Garceau, fl. 1995-2016; interview by Dee Garceau, fl. 1995-2016 (Memphis, TN: Dance River Productions), 1 hour 18 mins
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Interview with Alberta Yazzee (Northern Arapaho/Navajo), Rigby, ID (June 1, 2009)
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written by Alberta Yazzee, fl. 2009; directed by Dee Garceau, fl. 1995-2016; produced by Dee Garceau, fl. 1995-2016; interview by Dee Garceau, fl. 1995-2016 (Memphis, TN: Dance River Productions), 58 mins
Dancing at powwows teaches discipline and responsibility. Her father had a drum group at home, but they had four daughters and only one son, so the girls learned to sing too. Father is Navajo, taught them Navajo songs, wrote down Navajo words – 'singing papers.' This interview is one of many filmed from 2008 to...
written by Alberta Yazzee, fl. 2009; directed by Dee Garceau, fl. 1995-2016; produced by Dee Garceau, fl. 1995-2016; interview by Dee Garceau, fl. 1995-2016 (Memphis, TN: Dance River Productions), 58 mins
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Interview with Amorette Ground (Blackfeet, Amskapi Pikuni), Browning, MT (November 16, 2008)
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written by Amorette Ground, fl. 2008; directed by Dee Garceau, fl. 1995-2016; produced by Dee Garceau, fl. 1995-2016; interview by Dee Garceau, fl. 1995-2016 (Memphis, TN: Dance River Productions), 31 mins
An athlete, Amorette was “like one of the boys” in middle school, got teased a lot, and it bothered her. In high school, Amorette ran cross-country, joined the boys wrestling team, and the Blackfeet boxing club. She likes the physical/mental challenge of these sports. Boys told her she didn’t belong in wres...
written by Amorette Ground, fl. 2008; directed by Dee Garceau, fl. 1995-2016; produced by Dee Garceau, fl. 1995-2016; interview by Dee Garceau, fl. 1995-2016 (Memphis, TN: Dance River Productions), 31 mins
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Interview with Dolly (Mary L.) Linesbigler (Pend D’Oreille, Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes), St. Ignatius, MT (May 19, 2009)
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written by Dolly Linesbigler, fl. 2009; directed by Dee Garceau, fl. 1995-2016; produced by Dee Garceau, fl. 1995-2016; interview by Dee Garceau, fl. 1995-2016 (Memphis, TN: Dance River Productions), 1 hour 51 mins
Sings at drum, loves music, sang in church choir when young, learned drum songs within her family. As a child, would ride in car with her father, and “he’d be singin” and she learned songs from him that way. As an elder, she is a “song keeper,” called on to sing at Salish ceremonial occasions as well as...
written by Dolly Linesbigler, fl. 2009; directed by Dee Garceau, fl. 1995-2016; produced by Dee Garceau, fl. 1995-2016; interview by Dee Garceau, fl. 1995-2016 (Memphis, TN: Dance River Productions), 1 hour 51 mins
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Interview with Dugan Coburn (Blackfeet), Great Falls, MT (March 29, 2009)
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written by Dugan Coburn, fl. 2009; directed by Dee Garceau, fl. 1995-2016; produced by Dee Garceau, fl. 1995-2016; interview by Dee Garceau, fl. 1995-2016 (Memphis, TN: Dance River Productions), 9 mins
A dancer, Dugan describes symbolism of movements taken from Northern Plains sign language. Dugan is stay-at-home Dad who raised two daughters, took ballet, joined ballet company in Great Falls. Became choreographer, integrates Blackfeet history, dance, and traditions with classical ballet. Started urban Indian yo...
written by Dugan Coburn, fl. 2009; directed by Dee Garceau, fl. 1995-2016; produced by Dee Garceau, fl. 1995-2016; interview by Dee Garceau, fl. 1995-2016 (Memphis, TN: Dance River Productions), 9 mins
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Interview with Elsie Ground (Amorette’s mother, Kootenai), Browning, MT (March 28, 2009)
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written by Elsie Ground, fl. 2008; directed by Dee Garceau, fl. 1995-2016; produced by Dee Garceau, fl. 1995-2016; interview by Dee Garceau, fl. 1995-2016 (Memphis, TN: Dance River Productions), 59 mins
Member of Crazy Dog society with her husband Rick. Historically, Crazy Dogs kept order in camp, previously a male society, now include women too. Talks about powwow dance and drum song performances overseas as cultural ambassadors in Poland. Describes how Crazy Dogs recruit or “capture” a new member. This int...
written by Elsie Ground, fl. 2008; directed by Dee Garceau, fl. 1995-2016; produced by Dee Garceau, fl. 1995-2016; interview by Dee Garceau, fl. 1995-2016 (Memphis, TN: Dance River Productions), 59 mins
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