Song and Dance on the Blackfeet Reservation

In partnership with the Smithsonian .Learn about tribal history and see traditions kept alive through captivating song and dance.

[@ThatOneKpopAdict]

I'm Blackfoot on my father's side. I was adopted, so I never really had the chance to explore my culture growing up, so I always felt like a part of me was missing. I recently got connected with my biological family and I finally feel complete. I am so excited to learn more about my people, my family and our traditions.

[@corneliakoller1914]

[@rellysunshine9665]

So nice to hear! Thanks for sharing!

[@yashayaIsrael]

@@rellysunshine9665 your culture is in the holy bible kjv

[@pat153-ku1lu]

Iam very happy for you 😊

[@AZtea4UnME]

I once met three generations (grandfather, son, grandson) in a bar. As I was walking past the father (little tipsy) grabbed my hand. His son apologized. I laughed & said "if you can't be tipsy in a bar where should you be". I complimented a coin purse that was on their table. The son interpreted for grandfather (holy man/medicine man who wanted to speak to me. 1st & only question was "do you have dreams when sleeping & when awake?" I immediately understood the question. This Holy man explained to me what my family, my priest, Jung could not. I must make my way back to Black Foot/Montana before I transition from this earth.

[@demetriacollins1458]

As an African American I admire Native American Culture and how Native Americans preserve it. Holding onto what our ancestors teachings and traditions are so important. Native America keep on shining cause you're beautiful honorable and Great in all that you do!

[@tudormiller887]

Question ? Why to Afrocentric individuals believe Indigenous peoples of the Americas like the Olmec were originally from Africa, when historical & scientific evidence proves they are more related to east Asians than west Africans ?

[@SamuraiSunshine00]

My parents bought some jewelry in the mid 80’s in Arizona from the Indians. I still have it. I kept it close this year after my parent’s death. I just thought it would bring peace in my spirit self. Thank you so much.

[@tacticaloutdoors7553]

I grew up just outside of the Blackfeet reservation, and love seeing there culture be appreciated.

[@doug9418]

Question. Was it on the Eastside?

[@tuneplay77]

A century and a half ago, we lakotas, nakotas, dakotas, were at war with these tribes, blackfeet, crow, and others, that is history, we need to be all one tribe, let the conflicts of the past stay there, we must be natives, we all share to much to have old divisions stand between us. I don't know why, but, long ago, we went to crow fair, we were treated with anger, like from conflicts from long ago, at the blackfeet powwow too, yes we fought each other for land and living space, but it shouldn't be what keeps us apart today, I hope this anger is gone now, and my young generations can attend a crow fair, and a blackfeet powwow today.

[@adelehldwy7910]

Unfortunately just like the fake tribal people in DC, They all put on face paint and expect us to believe they are real .

[@Baukleben]

Yeah that's exactly where the cause of all problems laid down. People still can't get over those things and yet live with that grudge in their hearts for so many generations. The west took that as their advantages and still do. Hope oneday the people unite as one.

[@brian78045]

"I hope this anger is gone now, and my young generations can attend a crow fair, and a blackfeet powwow today." As long as Marxists exist on all reservations, agitating social divisions by opening up old and irrelevant wounds, the anger will continue. It is these Marxists who are burning churches on Sioux reservations, and other Indian reservations, per Karl Marx's 1843 directive for the "abolition of religion", and the destruction of those civilizations "whose spiritual aroma is religion"... “Critique of Hegel’s Philosophy of Right“, Karl Marx (1843)** “The struggle against religion is, therefore, indirectly the struggle against that world whose spiritual aroma is religion.” ...and... “The abolition of religion as the illusory happiness of the people is required for their real happiness. The demand to give up the illusion about its condition is the demand to give up a condition which needs illusions.” ...and... “It is, therefore, the task of history, once the other-world of truth has vanished, to establish the truth of this world.” Now you know what Marxists are referring to when they utter the phrase, "The Struggle"... "The struggle against religion is, therefore, indirectly the struggle against that world whose spiritual aroma is religion."

[@hailoweenhailoween5264]

I agree. That's why Native Americans are at the bottom of everything in American society because we still hold onto 1700s tribal warfare. It's ridiculous how we're only 2% of the population, yet the poorest ethnic group. We should be the most powerful and wealthiest due to our small numbers, also to the massive amount of resources America has to offer. What's another issue as well is what's going on in the black community, with a lot of them hijacking our culture. Ever since the black community has brought back that Bering Strait theory, even more white americans are starting to go with it as well by saying oh you guys are immigrants as well, you're really from asia. It's time for us natives to really start closing our inner circles with the masses of the black and white communities. Quit inviting them to our ceremonies, stop having kids with them, native american activists need to stop drawing parallels with between Native and black issues, start teaching our kids that most non native groups don't support nor really care for native struggles, there's a whole list of things we need to get done. But other than that blessings to my native american communities.

[@hailoweenhailoween5264]

I agree. That's why Native Americans are at the bottom of everything in American society because we still hold onto 1700s tribal warfare. It's ridiculous how we're only 2% of the population, yet the poorest ethnic group. We should be the most powerful and wealthiest due to our small numbers, also to the massive amount of resources America has to offer. What's another issue as well is what's going on in the black community, with a lot of them hijacking our culture. Ever since the black community has brought back that Bering Strait theory, even more white americans are starting to go with it as well by saying oh you guys are immigrants as well, you're really from asia. It's time for us natives to really start closing our inner circles with the masses of the black and white communities. Quit inviting them to our ceremonies, stop having kids with them, native american activists need to stop drawing parallels with between Native and black issues, start teaching our kids that most non native groups don't support nor really care for native struggles, there's a whole list of things we need to get done. But other than that blessings to my native american communities.

[@sandiecrawford3215]

Earl Old Person was a dear friend of mine and I know he is smiling upon all those striving to keep the Blackfoot traditions alive. God bless you all!

[@JHB62182]

My great-grandmother was a Blackfoot Indian. Some of her people came to south Louisiana to hide from the US military that we're trying to keep them on reservations. It's crazy to know that my relatives come from Montana but ended up here in south Louisiana. Other parts of my family were from France. We were called the arcadians. Are people with so strong and fierce that the leaders of France were actually scared of us. They banished us to Nova Scotia. Nova Scotiaians eventually became scared of us also. We would procreate we were strong and hard working. While we were there we became friends with a tribe called the Micmac Indians. Because of that Nova Scotia ended up banishing us from there also. We were put on boats and sent to America. My own personal family were a group of 4 brothers with their own families. They came down to south Louisiana. Everyone here hated us also. We hid and lived in the swamps. My family is saturated with history. From France to Nova Scotia in south Louisiana, and all the way down from Montana. I could write a book.

[@jinx17]

I love this 😊 the sounds of the music takes me back to going to powwows when i was a kid. My grandma said we are part Blackfoot 🧡

[@mandyhartmann6430]

I’m 36 & when I almost was hitting 30 I found out about my great grandma being adopted. Now… something wasn’t right about it. I found 3 different birth years for her & the years were around the timing of those “boarding schools” I’m pretty sure that’s were she came from. Slowly finding things out.. they say she was left in a woven basket on a church step as a newborn.. I don’t believe it for a second because they said “church”.. natives didn’t go to church! & I don’t know about you but I highly doubt they would put her on a “white church step” thank you for this video. I started crying watching it. I want to learn more.. I want to visit. Just take it all in.. I would love to talk to the elders.. mannn.. it’s a dream of mine to find my family

[@user-pt7dv8dz1r]

Go to a Blachlkfoot ceremony in Canada or Browning. I can tell you alot about your Strong heritage

[@JDoe-gf5oz]

There are plenty of Native Americans who are Christian and go to church.

[@mandyhartmann6430]

Lol alright...

[@user-pt7dv8dz1r]

Church is the Whole reason why our people are so messed up. We were doing good until Jesus came into our lives. Connect with your culture not someone else's

[@JDoe-gf5oz]

@@user-pt7dv8dz1rI'm sure the alcohol addiction plays no part.

[@georgelarkins6341]

Stationed at Malmstrom, AFB, Great Falls, Montana. Loved seeing the Blackfeet tribe do so well. The reservation outside Great Falls stinks. Looks like an abandoned trailer park. The Blackfeet reservation had casinos and most drove new vehicles. It made me realize that sometimes things do work out. Enlightening because my expeMm

[@georgelarkins6341]

Growing up in MD in a poor black neighborhood was pretty non eventful. It gave me a sense of great pride and hope in America.

[@dawnzimmermann2958]

It's so beautiful, the culture, the love of the earth, the community and the dance. What a blessing to be surrounded by such love. It feels like I was there once, it makes my heart cry for my loss somehow. The sounds and music wash through my heart as if I want to go home.

[@travismillar7513]

My great grandmother was part Blackfoot. I spent a week driving through Idaho and Montana and felt a connection to Blackfoot country. I'm not sure if that is genetic memory or just connecting to our inner god when surrounded by such beauty but I plan on making another trip

[@bengoldberg6198]

You're practically Sitting Bull 😂

[@travismillar7513]

@@bengoldberg6198 you're practically sucking off a bull🤣

[@zephaniarutlokwana2891]

I am African but what l can say respect yourself your culture and never let go off it like Zuloes of South Africa . Its what you are and no civilization is better than what is initiated by you in your own culture. However respect others too but dot let them impose on your cultures

[@aidandoodeydoo]

I am a decendant of the Blackfoot people. I wish to learn more of my people.

[@anandnengnong]

I am a Khasi tribal from the north east corner of India and very proud of my culture and traditions. We are some of the few who still profess our traditional faith and the Khasi way of life. It is heart warming to see similar traditional music and dance around the world and especially people who are proud of their roots. God bless you.. KHUBLEI

[@Baukleben]

I'm native. i have recently researched about various other tribes of the subcontinent and i was totally amazed by what i have witnessed so far. I find a traditional and cultural resemblance among other minor tribes of the world such as in Siberia, Switzerland, Mongolia, Myanmar, Thailand, china and the northeast part of India. Though I might have missed out some other part as well but I believe a brief research on our genealogy may perhaps work as a medium of bridge to connect with our roots and our ancestors.

[@hailoweenhailoween5264]

I'm Native American, I've researched about the tribal people in northeast India and our people don't seem that different, I think we may have more in common than we think.

[@debrapaulino918]

You bring honor to your ancestors memory. Its your time. It makes me very happy. Prayers for your continued renewal and prospering. ❤

[@BuzzLightyear66]

I hope the blackfoot indians always have opportunities to express their culture together. I love when people of a common culture unite like this

[@MsCatalan99]

My family on my moms side descended from the Blackfoot Native Americans and I think it is so amazing and beautiful. And now knowing that I can see videos like this one of the Blackfoot tribes on KZbin are amazing. It is very hard for me to find any information on this tribe anywhere near me at all. Thank you for sharing this video!

[@sinusshephard5314]

Mine also,my grandmother was.

[@JamisonJohnson-bn9mi]

@@sinusshephard5314 my grandpa was as well on my mom's side

[@user-rz8jb9il7z]

The black foot owned lots and lots of African slaves. They did NOT free them, after the civil war.

[@yashayaIsrael]

@@sinusshephard5314 ur still African American no matter what

[@yashayaIsrael]

@CorreYy167 back up what that u are still so called African American or what?? First off if you are African American or what ever your race is. N the man has the seed and the DNA that makes us African American native American Mexican etc.. it doesn't matter who the mom is because she doesn't have the DNA that makes us who we are...

[@mrs.g.9816]

There is nothing like a community celebration! The joy and pride and beautiful costumes made me smile, too. Praying for continued blessings for the Blackfoot people and all native people. 🙏

[@pd2468]

It is now 2023 to 7 generation is upon us. The prophecy is here. The change is here stand strong stand proud

[@user-cm9uc1vz9s]

Excellent video, keep up the tradition !!!!!!

[@user-pl6mj7cj6n]

Бъдете единни и си помагайте.Няма време за стари вражди.Гледайте бъдещето.Изучете децата си ,за да могат после да.водят нациите ви.Аз съм обичаща ви от България..❤❤❤

[@domenik2004]

J'm french..But i love these people,since my childhood ❤

[@ShazzTheRipper]

Im mixed with black foot native American and I'm happy to see my ancestors legacy live on I appreciate the upload

[@user-si7ky9nm3r]

How fabulous is this celebration of the Blackfoot Nation. I love that their culture, their history, their ancestry and their futures are being held firm with massively high respect. Keep the faith brothers & sisters.

[@AntidoteStar]

I love this. I just want to be there ! I need to recover my heritage

[@KainHerringCorey]

I LOVE MY HERITAGE!!! THE BLACKFOOT( HERRINGS )

[@user-rz8jb9il7z]

The black foot owned lot and lots of African slaves and did NOT free them after thousands and thousands of white men died freeing them.

[@Ese361]

You not no Blackfoot Congo boy

[@LovelyLonewolf-qk9eg]

Beautiful,glad to be part native.

[@KerryThomas-in5nm]

Stay strong! Huge respect.❤

[@dianemitchell5142]

These costumes are just gorgeous

[@stormy-le6pb]

@dianemithchell5142 they aren't called costumes, they're called regalia.

[@JDoe-gf5oz]

@@stormy-le6pbActually they're called sassy little outfits and you had better respect that or talk to the hand. *snap*

[@stormy-le6pb]

@@JDoe-gf5oz UR swimming trunks R called sassy little outfits. If U want respect, U have 2 treat others with respect & U have none & don't deserve respect

[@stormy-le6pb]

@@JDoe-gf5oz U have zero reason 2 B envious of N.A. when A.A. have Ur own African & European continent 2 B proud of. Envy is sin of jealousy over blessings & achievements of others so U slander N.A. & God warns: Haters, liars, slanderers & ppl who envy won't enter the kingdom of heaven. God hates envy Bcuz its the root cause of many heinous crimes.

[@stormy-le6pb]

@@JDoe-gf5oz U envy & slander & commit crimes against Gods warning, not 2 do those evil sins that will keep U from entering heaven. God don't send anyone 2 hell, ppl send them-selves 2 hell. He tells ppl not 2 covet other ppls possessions. ["Godliness with contentment is great gain...if we have food & clothing with these we will B content"]. U brot nothing into this world & can't nothing out of it.

[@rosepetals8181]

NO MORE WAR DANCE,IT CANNOT EXIST🌈🌎THERE IS NO UNITY WITH WAR🌈👁️💝☯️🦅🌟

[@Dannisings4God]

I'm Blackfoot and Cherokee from my father. I want so badly to meet my ancestors and join in celebration of our culture 😢❤

[@doug9418]

The❤ Blackfeet people are amazing to me. I never grew tired of hunting with friends from the reservation, let me tell you what, at a very young age they know how to hunt very well and track game, make animal calls that would make you shiver. 😢I miss them.

[@Blasianpower2]

Can’t wait to see the percentage of my bloodline. As a kid I use to pretend I was Native American before knowing I have some native heritage, I thank the tribes for choosing to mix it may have not kept the bloodline pure but it kept my ancestors safe. ASE

[@user-ug5zl8ch4y]

Mein Respekt vor dem stolzen Volk, was viel Leid ertragen musste !❤

[@mateoarellano3193]

My mom was native but died before she could introduce me again

[@RavenWolfDrum69]

😪

[@LauraTilton-un5dq]

Awesome I'm highly Indian lover❤

[@IrisFuentesCastellano-vh4sg]

Very proud people i love them all so beautiful to see.god bless you all

[@WatanabeBatton]

Now this makes me want to visit Montana! Beautiful, respectful and joyous. The director is a Lakota woman.

[@mg42lover]

NEVER let go of your traditions! Stay beautiful, proud and faithful to your ancestors.

[@kaecake9575]

_Ya'at'eeh_ Love to you from Diné Nation 🕊️

[@rosepetals8181]

WE ARE ALL WE HAVE,AN WE HAVE THE CHOICE TO CORRECT THESE NEGATIVE ENERGIES🌈👁️

[@chakkachewy8905]

So beautiful!

[@LoriThomas-yk7tc]

Beautiful 🥰 people beautiful video thank you for sharing with me God bless you 🦅🐾🐾👣👣🌄

[@extremelydeplorablebodean839]

AWESOME, A BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE!

[@pd2468]

I was blessed back in 1999 to be invited to the sweater like Lakota 16 poor sweet life that they changed my life. I prayed to the creator that the Indian will forever show themselves as they are dance sing prey, in the traditional way.

[@rosaliaoliver-qv3gr]

You all are beautiful ! my brothers ,and sisters ,I love you all!

[@yawbear]

Dancing is beautiful, the Dancers are most beautiful for they dance for those that cannot dance anymore, they remember for those that do not, or cannot remember, it is very selfless! Racism has no place here!

[@maddiiydaddiiy]

I am mostly Irish and Canadian. I have b;ackfoot roots on the Canadian side. One thing that I feel is missing in my American lifestyle is a personal purpose. A reason for you.

[@OldiesMomma]

I would love to watch the performers of this ❤❤🎉

[@adelehldwy7910]

So many memories come back

[@miasmic100]

I love the Red Indian culture, also love how they respect their elderly chiefs

[@dianemitchell5142]

Beautiful people beautiful dance.I love you all.

[@corneliakoller1914]

Thank you so much!

[@sheekabernard7503]

My TRIBE

[@rojewolf1]

wopila, on my way to Sundance this year

[@steveroutley9127]

Beautiful people and culture

[@IrisFuentesCastellano-vh4sg]

Beautiful

[@user-rz8jb9il7z]

Native Americans would shove long sharpened poles through small children, hold them over a fire, and laugh historically at the screams and cry's of those children. Afterwards, they would eat those children.

[@JDoe-gf5oz]

@@user-rz8jb9il7zCannibal tribes were rare. Time to let the past go.

[@user-rz8jb9il7z]

@@JDoe-gf5oz * white people are constantly bashed for the questionable things they did, but we're never supposed to bash any other race, for the evil stuff they've done. * white people are the heroes of this planet.

[@tudormiller887]

I read somewhere that the Blackfeet Nation were once the most feared nation of all including the Comanche, the Apache, the Cherokee & the Cree.

[@Serenity7x4]

My father and his side are Blackfoot. I wish I had gotten to know more of his side before he left the earth. 😌

[@hakanastrom5654]

Respekt for you peaple Håkan live in sweden

[@jasonainsworth1596]

Your people are Soo inspirational. Your people are Soo beautiful Your people are Soo strong Your people among ALL American Indians were done SOO wrong. I'm sorry we failed you. Amen,AmenAmen

[@gailtucker294]

Natives...No such thing of American" Indians"

[@user-rz8jb9il7z]

​@@gailtucker294 Savages who murdered, raped, and enslaved one another.

[@Ese361]

​@@gailtucker294More like wagon burners

[@lesamisdelacuisineprovenca9534]

Magnifique ! Les Américains Natifs (de ce continent) sont le Peuple souche de cette magnifique culture Américaine...

[@pat153-ku1lu]

Pat Graham from edinburgh l you and your people get the land back 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@gloriamartin6261]

How amazingly beautiful thank you 🖐️😇👀🎚️🕯️✨🩵🎶🤍

[@user-pd9iz3ys2p]

So cool❤❤

[@MarkGriswold000]

Wow they are so beautiful and full of life

[@Alx28516]

Amazing!

[@beverlygoddard4307]

Just Beautiful

[@mtbalpinecounty]

Beautiful!..

[@terrimontgomery9723]

I'm Ojiwa Indian and proud of it

[@IrisFuentesCastellano-vh4sg]

Beautiful

[@gloriamartin6261]

How thoughtful 🖐️😇👀🎚️🕯️✨🩵🎶🤍

[@carbonc6065]

Awesome.

[@fernandoespinoza6958]

Fascinating

[@joaniegillis4472]

I'm so mixed an diluted 😢I feel lost

[@kingmode4]

Awesome

[@heiditiconachrinosmeinname4179]

Heidi Ticona aus der Swiserland Ich kann nur noch zustimmen Ihr Lieben Indianer ihr seid wunder der Natur mit Respekt. Ich wunsche euch alle alles gute von Herzen. Ich wunsch ich wäre eine von Euch. 🙏👏🙏👏 Freundlich Grüsse von Heidi Ticona aus der Swiserland 🇨🇭

[@jujuonthebeat776]

My grandad was blackfoot indian and lived in Oklahoma but his family lived in the reservations tho

[@XavierBasurto777]

cosmic light blessings.

[@judiththomason9581]

My great grandmother, full blood Blackfoot

[@runingblackbear]

Blackfeet girls are very pretty 😊

[@bhoelo50]

Funny how my grandmother on my mom side and my father mother are black foot Indian and we are black 🤔 I believe that your people are from Alaska and it's up to us to take back our heritage

[@Jaws_52k]

Your grandma wasn’t told her full history. When they brought Africans here, over time they started integrating with natives and having mixed children. None the less if you were able to trace your lineage it would originate in Africa.

[@sylke4068]

❤❤❤❤

[@christopheralvaradoapache5112]

❤

[@melanielaborwit8566]

credits? who is talking? who are these wonderful artists?

[@rwalkerboys]

The man dancer is Alden Spoonhunter.

[@johndurrer7869]

Doesn’t a feather represent an enemy you killed? How they get all them feathers?

[@user-rz8jb9il7z]

They killed more of one another than any white man. Murdered and enslaved.

[@user-xt5oe2gm5v]

Sometimes the moccasins were bottom beaded as a source of pride, because the true horseman never walked.

[@charlesblackthedecendant1092]

Winnipeg Jack one real Blackfoot. 🫡

[@jameshamilton5462]

The beginning Fancy Shawl dancer of the Blackfoot.What is her name.I have never seen such a beautiful lovely human being in my life.

[@user-mb3kd2be4j]

Yes.goo

[@yusufziyacetin]

Turk and native Americans brothers national

[@miriahmpaloma8088]

You know this bright nosey charger Today. There are blackfoot up Kevin Hart's face Voters if video are boots made for watching a game of unsung thrones too. 🤙🤙🤙

[@anthonylandecho9880]

My brothers daughter is a Blackfoot how can I help her?

[@hugofarias9150]

This rainbow in the cloaks reminds me the cuzco's flag, andenous people pride

[@steveramsey8415]

I wonder, I met and fell in love with a Blackfoot girl in Great Falls Montana in 1979. Her name was Connie Finley. I lost touch with her as it was a very long distance relationship. Does any one from the Blackfoot Nation know if she is still alive? And if so where she is now?

[@ElizabethChee-rj7bn]

Kind of rude to be posting her personal info on the internet. She deserves privacy you know

[@JDoe-gf5oz]

Just google her name, age, and the last place you remember her living. She's probably listed on one of those white pages sites that tracks people.

[@unicron24]

There’s Blackfoot land in Montana?

[@wwisaacson4807]

The land is just east of Glacier Park. At one time they controlled the land north of the Yellowstone river and east of the Rockies.

[@conniecharley5013]

Family member married a girl with black feet people in her family. Their daughter is very attractive. 2 son's it appeared not to show up so much.

[@Kagrepav]

I thought native Americans are of asian descent

[@yigitaliamonov]

💐🥀🌷⚘🌹

[@gloriamartin6261]

Continue to visit the casinos thank you 🖐️😇👀🎚️🕯️✨🩵🎶🤍