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Tribal Research Specialist: The Podcast#19 - Highlights: Ep 5. PT1 & Ep. 6 PT2 - Rites vs Being Right: Acquiring and Using Indigenous Knowledge from SongsSend us a textIn this bonus episode, listen to highlights from the IRC teams discussion from Episode 5 and Episode 6. In Episode 5 the team discusses the acquisition and use of knowledge from the medium of traditional songs. An Apsáalooke song from Crazy Sister-In-Law provides physical documentation of success and authority. Songs such as these commonly called "Honor Songs" are used in times of celebration. The descendants of Crazy Sister-In-Law also have to right to use this song when accomplishments happen in an individual's life. The song is also a carrier of power gained from the Spiritual w...2020-09-1253 min
Tribal Research Specialist: The Podcast#14 - PT 2 Song Knowledge: Retention and use of songs in Tribal communities - Guest: John Stiffarm & Mike LafromboiseSend us a textIn part 2 of this series of episodes, the IRC team is also joined by a special guest, John Stiffarm (A̓a̓niiih), and returning guest Mike Lafromboise (Piikani). John is from the Fort Belknap Reservation and has served as a teacher since 2007 of the A̓a̓niiih (Gros Ventre) language in kindergarten through 12th grade. His passion for culture and language revitalization has followed John into all aspects of his life as he continues to promote an Indigenous life through his work in education. Mike is a faculty member in the Tribal Governance prog...2020-08-061h 41