The Sacred Sundance: The Transfer of a Ceremony (2008)
This feature-length documentary chronicles the Sundance ceremony brought to Eastern Canada by William Nevin of the Elsipogtog First Nation of the Mi'kmaq. Nevin learned from Elder Keith Chiefmoon of the Blackfoot Confederacy in Alberta. Under the July sky, participants in the Sundance ceremony go four days without food or water. Then they will pierce the flesh of their chests in an offering to the Creator. This event marks a transmission of culture and a link to the warrior traditions of the past.
Director: Brian J. Francis
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 69 min
Release Date: July 1, 2008
Cast
- Kani Malsom - Self
- William Nevin - Self
- Bernard Jerome - Self
- Keith Cheifmoon - Self
- Pamela Red Cloud - Self
- Nathan Lee Chasing His Horse - Self
Screenplay
Cinematography: Nigel Markham
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
indigenous, ceremony, cultural identity, elder, blackfoot, mi'kmaq
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Sacred Sundance: The Transfer of a Ceremony about?
- This feature-length documentary chronicles the Sundance ceremony brought to Eastern Canada by William Nevin of the Elsipogtog First Nation of the Mi'kmaq. Nevin learned from Elder Keith Chiefmoon of the Blackfoot Confederacy in Alberta. Under the July sky, participants in the Sundance ceremony go four days without food or water. Then they will pierce the flesh of their chests in an offering to the Creator. This event marks a transmission of culture and a link to the warrior traditions of the past.
- Who directed The Sacred Sundance: The Transfer of a Ceremony?
- The Sacred Sundance: The Transfer of a Ceremony was directed by Brian J. Francis.
- Who stars in The Sacred Sundance: The Transfer of a Ceremony?
- The Sacred Sundance: The Transfer of a Ceremony stars Kani Malsom, William Nevin, Bernard Jerome, Keith Cheifmoon, Pamela Red Cloud, Nathan Lee Chasing His Horse.
- How long is The Sacred Sundance: The Transfer of a Ceremony?
- The Sacred Sundance: The Transfer of a Ceremony has a runtime of 1h 9m (69 minutes).
- What genre is The Sacred Sundance: The Transfer of a Ceremony?
- The Sacred Sundance: The Transfer of a Ceremony is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Sacred Sundance: The Transfer of a Ceremony produced?
- The Sacred Sundance: The Transfer of a Ceremony was produced in Canada.