The Sacred Sundance: The Transfer of a Ceremony

The Sacred Sundance: The Transfer of a Ceremony

July 1, 2008 1h 9m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Brian J. Francis
Writers Brian J. Francis
Studio ONF | NFB
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Kani Malsom

Self

William Nevin

Self

Bernard Jerome

Self

Keith Cheifmoon

Self

Pamela Red Cloud

Self

Nathan Lee Chasing Horse

Self

Frequently Asked Questions

The Sacred Sundance: The Transfer of a Ceremony was released on July 1, 2008.

The runtime of The Sacred Sundance: The Transfer of a Ceremony is 1h 9m.

The Sacred Sundance: The Transfer of a Ceremony is a Documentary movie.

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The Sacred Sundance: The Transfer of a Ceremony was directed by Brian J. Francis.

The main cast of The Sacred Sundance: The Transfer of a Ceremony includes Kani Malsom, William Nevin, Bernard Jerome.

The Sacred Sundance: The Transfer of a Ceremony is originally in English.