Awaxaawippíia: The Crow Nation’s Sacred Ties (Short Film)
by arigelab July 22, 2021 · Culture / First Nations People History / Freedom / Indigenous People History/Culture / Mountains / Nature / Short Film / Sovereignty / Wilderness
In remembrance of Bwodinah of the Apsáalooke or Absaroka (Crow tribe), and her un-born son.
Photos Credit: Montana Historical Society Research Center Photograph Archives
Content Source/Owner:
Wild Montana
(formerly known as Montana Wilderness Association)
Awaxaawippíia (pronounced a-wuh-kaw-wah-ppeea-uh), also known as the Crazy Mountains.
8 min
This video was published on Feb 5, 2020.
Summary:
“Awaxaawippíia: The Crow Nation’s Sacred Ties,” produced by Montana Wilderness Association and Dr. Shayne Doyle, is an eight-minute documentary film exploring the historic, cultural, and spiritual relationship that the Apsáalooke (Crow people) have to the Crazy Mountains.
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Directed by: Eric Ian
Produced by: Montana Wilderness Association and Dr. Shane Doyle of Native Nexus Consulting
Special thanks to:
Hubert B. Two Leggins
Peri Bauerle O’Haire
Rose Williamson
Sharon Peregoy
Tennison Big Day
Trish Kills Pretty Enemy
and
Montana Historical Society Research Center Photograph Archives
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