The significance and functions of the beaver in Blackfoot ceremonialism
Date
1969-07-22
Authors
First Rider, George
Hellson, John
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Canadian Plains Research Centre
Abstract
Consists of an interview with George First Rider where he discusses the role of the beaver in Blackfoot life and ceremonies.
Description
7 p. transcript of an interview with George First Rider conducted by John Hellson on July 22, 1969. Tape number IH-AA.101, transcript disc 57.
Keywords
Bundles -- Utility bag bundle, Bundles -- Water bundle, Bundles -- Transfer of, Ceremonialism -- Smoking, Clothing and personal adornment -- Pre-European, Hides -- Tanning, Hides -- Uses of, Names (Personal) -- Origins of, Pipes and smoking -- Medicine pipe, Pipes and smoking -- Water bundle pipe, Societies -- Water Bundle Society (Blackfoot), Stories and storytelling (General) -- Animal, Tipi -- Decoration of