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Round Up

Narcisse Blood

2010 | 18 min

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This short film traces Pete Standing Alone's personal journey from cultural alienation to pride and belonging. As a spiritual elder, teacher, and community leader of the Kainai Nation of Southern Alberta, Pete works with youth to repair the cultural and spiritual destruction wrought by residential schools. At age 81, he has come full-circle in his dedication to preserving the traditional ways of his people.

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Credits

director

Narcisse Blood
writer

Gil Cardinal
producer

Gil Cardinal
editor

Brenda Teming
cinematographer

Dennis Southgate

Daron Donahue

Rick Tailfeathers
sound recordist

Per Asplund

Stan Jackson
executive producer

David Christensen

See also

Cultural Identity; Prairies; Religion and Spirituality; Reserves; Residential Schools
All subjects: Indigenous Cinema

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This is awesome! I'm First Nations/Métis on the other side of the colonized border. There is so much wonderful stuff happening in First Nations and Native communities. This shows the cultural revitalization, decolonization, and pride.
Ajijaak, 24 Jun 2016
I just finished watching 'Roundup' and the dialogue was mainly in English. At a critical time in preserving many native languages it would have been noteworthy for Pete Standing Alone and Narcisse Blood to speak in their native tongue Blackfoot and the documentary be with English subtitles. The language helps keep us distinct and it certainly embraces as a source of pride.
stressor, 30 Jun 2011
A good film that reminds me of the racism that still exists. First Nations should be proud of their heritage and wary of foreign ideas. I hope they can avoid assimilation. Pete Standing Alone deserves admiration based on this presentation.
Kevin, 26 Jun 2011