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Atsinikssini: Legends of my Kainai People

by Flora Sikotan Zaharia

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Napi and the Gophers 27:51
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Napi and the Mice 12:01
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In Those Days 04:51
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Our Education 27:51
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Napi and the Birds 17:27
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Napi and the Rocks 10:42
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In Residential School 02:33
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The Lost Children 41:18
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Flora Zaharia is a master storyteller who hails from the Kainaisskashkoyi Reserve in Alberta. In this two-volume recording, she tells the traditional legends of the Kainai people from her mother and grandmothers.

In Flora's words:

"I am Flora Sikotan Zaharia, from the Kainaisskashkoyi Reserve in Alberta, part of the Blackfoot Nation. The Nation is composed of three southern Alberta tribes - Kainai (Blood), Siksika (Blackfeet), Piikani (Peigan); the Aamsskaapipiikani (South Peigan) are in Montana. Each was named by the federal government - Blood, Blackfeet and Peigan - but now go by their own names. All four speak Blackfoot and share similarities, but each has its own distinct social and political identity.

I have learned the traditional legends of the Kainai people from my mother and grandmothers. At 87 years old, I am only now beginning to share legends with people outside of my tradition. It is important to me that other people have a better understanding of our culture and history through these stories. The main figure in the stories is Napi, the trickster who teaches us lessons. I also tell one long story of “The Lost Children,” a very old story that is found throughout the Blackfoot nation. Along with the traditional legends,

I tell about the history and culture of my reserve and my family. I include our residential school experiences in three generations of my family."

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released July 1, 2015

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