{"product_id":"siksikaitsitapi-stories-of-the-blackfoot-people-paperback","title":"Siksikaitsitapi: Stories of the Blackfoot People - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePayne Many Guns\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eCrystal Many Fingers\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSheena Potts\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSiksikaitsitapi: Stories of the Blackfoot People\u003c\/em\u003e brings together seven authors who share stories rooted in both oral traditions and personal experiences. Many of the stories are presented in both Blackfoot and English, accompanied by full-colour illustrations and photographs that bring Blackfoot traditional and contemporary cultures to life. The Blackfoot Confederacy consists of the Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, and Amskapi Piikuni Nations of Southern Alberta and Montana. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePayne Many Guns captures how the Blackfoot People live in harmony with the land, animals, and stars in their traditional homelands. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrystal Many Fingers shares a delightful modern tale about animals, their gifts, and their purpose on Earth. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSheena Potts beautifully illustrates the many ways love is woven into Blackfoot traditions and culture. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTim Fox tells a humorous story about mice celebrating, much to the curiosity of the raven Napi and a group of dogs who want to join in. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarlene Yellow Horn reflects on the teachings she received as a child, offering a personal account of the Elders' traditional and sacred knowledge. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDerRic Starlight shares the tale of Morning Star and his diverse, loving family. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book includes a foreword by Alayna Many Guns.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is a collection of stories and pictures by \u003cbr\u003e Blackfoot authors and artists in both English and Blackfoot.\u003cbr\u003e Authors\u003cbr\u003e Payne Many Guns\u003cbr\u003e Crystal Many Fingers\u003cbr\u003e Sheena Potts\u003cbr\u003e Latasha Calf Robe\u003cbr\u003e Tim Fox \u003cbr\u003e Marlene Yellow Horn \u003cbr\u003e DerRic Starlight\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the first of seven authors\u003cbr\u003e PAYNE MANY GUNS\u003cbr\u003e My name is Payne Many Guns. My traditional name is Iikootsomin which means \"Red Wing.\" It is my great-greatgrandfather's name that I am honoured to have. I am a member of the Siksika Nation which is part of the Blackfoot Confederacy. I come from a long line of chiefs and signatories of Treaty 7. I am also the founder and owner of Niitsitapi Co. which is an Indigenous clothing brand. I am very passionate about my language and culture because of the knowledge, pride, strength, and resiliency it gives me.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 26, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53574802833715,"sku":"9781988824833","price":36.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/7i_x0DSqpw9781988824833.webp?v=1782768942","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/siksikaitsitapi-stories-of-the-blackfoot-people-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}