Wisdom of the Elders has been funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail, National Park Service, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Historical Introduction
Program Host Arlie Neskahi introduces us to the Assiniboine and Gros Ventre of Montana who missed their encounter with the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
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Elder Wisdom Feature:
Peter Bigstone
Brian Bull features Assiniboine elder, Peter Big Stone, and discusses his devotion to family and tribal traditions.
Sacred Landscape |
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| Judy Bluehorse Skelton discusses the buffalo disaster and looks at the rebirth of the buffalo nation on today's reservations. |
Tribal Rhythms |
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| Nico Wind features Roger White, Jr., singer and music historian from Fort Peck Indian Reservation, who tells us about the origins of the drum among the Assiniboine, and how they are restoring doorway song traditions. |
Contemporary Rhythms |
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| Milt Lee interviews a young Nakota rap singer from Fort Peck, Montana, Native Sioux-per Man, Dorrance Comes Last and how he is promoting a positive lifestyle with his music. |
Turtle Island Storytellers |
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Robert Four Star tells a story from his mother who, shortly before her passing, sang a song to the eagles. |
