The Sacred Sundance: The Transfer of a Ceremony
Jul 01, 2008 · 1h 9m
Director
Brian J. FrancisOverview
This feature-length documentary chronicles the Sundance ceremony brought to Eastern Canada by William Nevin of the Elsipogtog First Nation of the Mi'kmaq. Nevin learned from Elder Keith Chiefmoon of the Blackfoot Confederacy in Alberta. Under the July sky, participants in the Sundance ceremony go four days without food or water. Then they will pierce the flesh of their chests in an offering to the Creator. This event marks a transmission of culture and a link to the warrior traditions of the past.
Cast of The Sacred Sundance: The Transfer of a Ceremony
Crew of The Sacred Sundance: The Transfer of a Ceremony
About The Sacred Sundance: The Transfer of a Ceremony
What is The Sacred Sundance: The Transfer of a Ceremony about?
This feature-length documentary chronicles the Sundance ceremony brought to Eastern Canada by William Nevin of the Elsipogtog First Nation of the Mi'kmaq. Nevin learned from Elder Keith Chiefmoon of the Blackfoot Confederacy in Alberta. Under the July sky, participants in the Sundance ceremony go four days without food or water. Then they will pierce the flesh of their chests in an offering to…
When was The Sacred Sundance: The Transfer of a Ceremony released?
The Sacred Sundance: The Transfer of a Ceremony was released on July 1, 2008.
How long is The Sacred Sundance: The Transfer of a Ceremony?
The Sacred Sundance: The Transfer of a Ceremony runs 1 hour 9 minutes (69 minutes).
Who directed The Sacred Sundance: The Transfer of a Ceremony?
The Sacred Sundance: The Transfer of a Ceremony was directed by Brian J. Francis.
Who is in the cast of The Sacred Sundance: The Transfer of a Ceremony?
The cast of The Sacred Sundance: The Transfer of a Ceremony includes Kani Malsom (Self), William Nevin (Self), Bernard Jerome (Self), Keith Cheifmoon (Self) and Pamela Red Cloud (Self).