In Siksikaitsitapi: Stories of the Blackfoot People, six authors share
their stories that come from both from legend and from their personal
experiences, with many of the stories in both Blackfoot and English
languages. The book is illustrated with beautiful full-colour pictures
and photos which help convey these stories from Blackfoot traditional
and contemporary traditions and cultures.The Blackfoot Confederacy is
made up of the Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, and Amskapi Piikuni Nations of
Southern Alberta and Montana. Payne Many Guns' story captures the ways
the Blackfoot People live in harmony with the land, animals, and stars
in their traditional lands. Crystal Many Fingers tells a delightful,
modern story about animals, their gifts, and why they were put on Earth.
Sheena Potts' story beautifully illustrates the many ways love is alive
in Blackfoot traditions and culture. Tim Fox tells a humerous story
about mice who are having a celebration that the raven Napi and a group
of dogs want to join. Marlene Yellow Horn shares her personal story of
the teachings she learned as a child about the Elders' traditional and
sacred knowledge. DerRic Starlight tells the tale of Morning Star's
diverse and loving family life.