Niitsi’powahsin (Blackfoot Language Learning) and Youth Wellbeing

Eric Crow Shoe (Nitaaksikiowai'piyii - Lone Charger)

Eric Crow Shoe (Nitaaksikiowai'piyii - Lone Charger) chose the value of Kaamotsii'piis (To Survive).  Nitaaksikiowai'piyii experienced many trials on his way to helping people. With the help of his paternal uncle, a spiritual and influential Elder within community and for Nitaaksikiowai'piyii , his journey was successful. This podcast (60 minutes) provides the listener with how the value of Kaamotsii'piis and how to imbed strength in your life. 

Wallace Yellow Face - (Sookskina - Big Face Chief)

Wallace Yellow Face  (Sookskina - Big Face Chief) chose the value of Kitaakspoomm (I Will Help You). Since childhood, Sookskina was surrounded by community in need of assistance and support. Sookskina found that to be helpful in his youth turned into being a good worker as he entered adulthood. This podcast (30 minutes) provides the listener with how the value of Kitaakspoomm turned into a lifelong way of being. 

Shirlee Crow Shoe (Misamiinisskim - Long time Buffalo Stone)

Shirlee Crow Shoe (Misamiinisskim - Long time Buffalo Stone) shares the history of Niitsi'powahsin (the language of the Real People; Blackfoot language) as it became part of the education system within Piikani. Misamiinisskim chose Niitsi'powahsin as a value as it imbeds all that Nitsitapi (the Real People; Blackfoot people) uphold to be important such as strength, guidance, relationship, integrity, love, humility, and empathy. Misamiinisskim's podcast (approximately 30 minutes) will motivate listeners to speak the Niitsi'powahsin!

Herman Many Guns - Soowatsiitaapitaopii (Sitting Behind Eagle Tail)

Herman Many Guns - Soowatsiitaapitaopii (Sitting Behind Eagle Tail) shares an old story and the teachings given when we listen to our old ways of knowing. This podcast focuses on the value of Omai'taksin (Believing) and how a young Blackfoot man believed in all the ways set forth by Creator. This hour long podcast will provide you with the gift of storytelling and understanding the laws and protocols of Blackfoot people. 

JoAnn Yellow Horn - Inaaksipistaakii (Little Owl Woman)

Inaaksipistaakii (Little Owl Woman) is from the Piikani First Nations in Southern Alberta. In this podcast, Inaaksipistaakii shares her story of growing up with the value of Aakaakew'sit (To Be Aware Of). As she shares this value, she is reminded of growing up in a traditional home, her parents embodying Niitsitapia'pii (Blackfoot values and ways of knowing). Enjoy the teachings in this 30 minute podcast!