Niitsitapi
The Blackfoot Confederacy is an ancient and modern alliance among Blackfoot peoples who are today separated into four nations – the Kainai, Siksika, and Piikani nations are in Canada and the Blackfeet Nation in Montana. These four tribes share a common language, culture, and ancestral territory – a land base roughly the size of Texas. Through voices from both elders and youth, this short documentary film explores the past, present and future these Nations share around the protection of their way of life.
Director: Bryan Gunnar Cole
Runtime: 14 min
Editing: Jacob Bearchum
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Niitsitapi about?
- The Blackfoot Confederacy is an ancient and modern alliance among Blackfoot peoples who are today separated into four nations – the Kainai, Siksika, and Piikani nations are in Canada and the Blackfeet Nation in Montana. These four tribes share a common language, culture, and ancestral territory – a land base roughly the size of Texas. Through voices from both elders and youth, this short documentary film explores the past, present and future these Nations share around the protection of their way of life.
- Who directed Niitsitapi?
- Niitsitapi was directed by Bryan Gunnar Cole.
- How long is Niitsitapi?
- Niitsitapi has a runtime of 14m (14 minutes).