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Thursday, May 29, 7:00 p.m., University Theatre
Mmcee: Darrel Kipp, Conferece co-Chair Stage Manager: Sarah D'Angelo
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| Carayiit Dancers The Carayiit Dancers from Dillingham, Alaska demonstrate native dances from the Bristol Bay region. This dance group organized in the year 2000 to promote the Bristol Bay Native Culture and to keep native dancing alive. Production Manager: Esther Stauffer Dancers: Wassiliisia Bennis, Jenniffer Bennis, Chercho Wassily, Betty Bartman, Janelle Fritze, Cassandra Jones, Bethany Tennyson, Shelly Woods, Evelyn Phillips, Vince Luckhurst, Frank Woods, Kimberly McCambley, Alannah Hurley, Sarah Evans, Laetita Luckhurst |
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| This Land I'm Standing On Twenty representatives of the Mandan/Hidatsa Nation present a theatrical performance titled This Land I'm Standing On. The play is a re-enactment of the historic meeting between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Fort Berthold Indian people. The play and dialogue is based on original transcripts of that meeting. Production Manager: Marilyn Hudson Cast: Jim Fisher, Mike Kopp, Monica M. Mayer, Martin Cross, Jr., Loren Yellow Bird, Charles Blake III, Jim Bear, Spencer Wilkinson Jr., Mark Timbrook, Calvin Grinnell, Pansey Goodall |
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| Our Songs Continue: Teaching Traditional Arikara and Songs In 1913, a group of Arikara leaders and elders along with the Chief petitioned the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to be able to pass on traditional songs of the tribe before they're lost. This time in history was geared toward civilizing the various American Indian nations and to strip them of their culture. The performance given is to prove Arikara songs and traditions are alive and well, despite efforts to end this culture. Music and explanation are given on songs rendered by Loren Sr. and sons, Loren Jr. and Patrick Yellow Bird. Some of songs performed are very old. This is done on a traditional drum with the songs explained. Performers: Loren Yellow Bird, Loren Yellow Bird Jr.(11), Patrick Yellow Bird (7) |
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Friday, May 30, 7:00 p.m., University Theatre
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| Traditional Songs of the Blackfeet Kenneth Old Person and his rawhide orchestra, composed of four singers present Blackfeet Songs dating back more than 200 years Performers: Kenneth Old Person, Paul Old Chief, Victor Sure Chief |
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| Confluence of Youth Cultures A selected youth group from Great Falls Public schools present a theatrical view of how the coming together of cultures changed the youth of North America. The presentation portrays eight moral characteristics, such as courage, respect and responsibility taught 200 years ago. They show how those characteristics have translated into current youth cultures. Production Manager: Larry Medicine Bull Performers: Richard Franco, Richard Parenteau, Cece Hofland, Joe Eagleman, Che Guevara, Lacey Archambault, Danielle Ironmaker, Tiffany Cahill, Ashley LaTray, Jackie Nation, Noel Fenner, Glen Heavy Runner, Dan Barron, George Miller, Michael Bollich, Dee Anna Leader |
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| Nizipuhwahsin School Thirty students from the Nizipuhwahsin (Real Speak) School in Browning, Montana present a collective flag song, deliver a monologue/dialogue outlining a story from their tribe about the Lewis and Clark expedition, and present a play in three parts about the history of the tribe. All are presented in the Blackfeet language with interpretation provided on a handout. The performers close with a participatory song with the audience. Performers: Pitosowa'tsis - Leo Birrd, Piitohkiaayo - Michael Desrosier, Otahkosaapo'p - Keesha Fish, Asinapoyi - Jesse Desrosier, Minnaaki Fissher, Matsowapipikssaaki - Debbie Gobert, Isstayaaki - Leona Lahr, Askotomakaan - Ian Webber |
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