In this episode, Elder Charlie Rabbit sits down with Host Terry Rider to talk about Banff Indian Days in the 1950s. Charlie describes the regular schedule of the day, which started with a parade to the Banff Springs Hotel and included a rodeo organized by local Stonies in the afternoon. Listen to this episode to learn more about the history and events of Banff Indian Days.
Keywords:
wagichibi | powwow, dance | Mînî Hîrhpa/Mînîrhpa | Banff |
(wodeja) skadabi | rodeo | ihûgach | s/he is leading something |
ihûga zeech | s/he is making decisions | oksâ yach | s/he is circling around |
Mâstîyâ Mnen | Rabbit Lake | nâbe | hand |
hûgaduwach | s/he/it is at a high location | ayotabi | First Nation, reserve |
wîchoîe | word, language | anûkînâge | midday, noon |
sûniya | money | wuthkathkan | ribbons |
nûm iyaachas | at around 2 o’clock | îtûsî hûga | lawyer |