Circle of the Sun
1960
29 min
Coming soon
This short documentary by Colin Low is an invitation to a gathering of the Káínaa of Alberta - as the Sun Dance is captured on film for the first time. The film shows how the theme of the circle reflects the bands' connection to wildlife and also addresses the predicament of the young generation, those who have relinquished their ties with their own culture but have not yet found a firm place in a changing world.
Details
This short documentary by Colin Low is an invitation to a gathering of the Káínaa of Alberta - as the Sun Dance is captured on film for the first time. The film shows how the theme of the circle reflects the bands' connection to wildlife and also addresses the predicament of the young generation, those who have relinquished their ties with their own culture but have not yet found a firm place in a changing world.
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directorColin Low
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scriptColin Low
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producerTom Daly
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editingTom Daly
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commentaryStanley Jackson
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cameraJohn SpottonDalton Muir
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soundGeorge CrollRon AlexanderErik Nielsen
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sound editingKathleen Shannon
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consultantJim Whitebull
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narratorPete Standing Alone
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musicEldon Rathburn
Education
Ages 16 to 17
Indigenous Studies - History/Politics
Indigenous Studies - Identity/Society
Indigenous Studies - Issues and Contemporary Challenges
Media Education - Documentary Film
Teachers of media, filmmaking, and Native Studies can initiate projects exploring: representation of First Nations in old documentaries; the contrast between the film and the present Blood Indian culture; and the effects of film conventions such as close-ups, music, and narration. Extend research into today's First Nations - locations, rituals, religion, and lifestyles. Students can research Native dances and their origins, and present their knowledge to the class through performance.
