{"product_id":"the-story-of-the-blackfoot-people-niitsitapiisinni-9781770851818","title":"The Story of the Blackfoot People: Niitsitapiisinni","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFor the first time in history, the Blackfoot people share their culture, beliefs and traditions with the rest of the world.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In an innovative partnership with the Glenbow Museum in Calgary, Alberta, a team of elders and spiritual leaders from the Blackfoot community agreed to share their history, traditions and artifacts in an effort to document their lives. \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Story of the Blackfoot People: Niitsitapiisinni\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is the first piece of permanent documentation written by the leaders of the Blackfoot community about their lives both past and present. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This book chronicles all the important aspects of Blackfoot life and history. The book begins by exploring the fundamental belief systems of the Blackfoot including their traditional stories, sacred places, dances and ceremonies. Strong relationships are recognized by the Blackfoot as one of the most important keys to survival and the roles of men, women, children and elders, and their sacred connection to nature and their environment, are examined in detail. Less harmonious relationships are also candidly explored including relations between the Blackfoot people and the governments of the United States and Canada. In its moving conclusion, the Blackfoot community discusses the importance of uniting ancient traditions with modern challenges in order for their legacy to survive. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Revealing the enduring strength and fortitude of spirit of the Blackfoot people, this book will have meaning for both native and non-native readers alike. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e The Glenbow Museum\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Firefly Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/08\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 104\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.90h x 7.90w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781770851818\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Firefly Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45521127145609,"sku":"9781770851818","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/9240\/6921\/files\/img_993a99ad-f731-4269-8b3e-3ff18d50f5c9.jpg?v=1776225877","url":"https:\/\/sonsanddaughtersbooks.com\/products\/the-story-of-the-blackfoot-people-niitsitapiisinni-9781770851818","provider":"Sons and Daughters Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}