Fort Union Trading Post NHS hosted its second of three cultural program series this past week, July 22 & 23. Assiniboine students from Frazer Montana participated in the language and cultural program by introducing visitors to the Assiniboine culture.
There were many compliments on the programs given by the Assiniboine group. Visitors from California, Ohio, Florida, Nebraska, as well as the region listened to the programs offered. “The Assiniboine students were lead by an instructor who is well verse in Assiniboine culture, where they incorporated their traditional music as well as language during these programs,” said Loren Yellow Bird, the park ranger who headed up this program. “We received several compliments on the program; there were even gift exchanges between the visitors and the Assiniboine. Visitors were saying they were glad that these traditions where being maintained. All visitors who came to the Assiniboine camp learned about their deep and rich culture.”
Programs done by the group included teaching about Assiniboine origins, songs, warrior societies, traditional foods and plants and history of Assiniboine bands. There were also sessions on Assiniboine ties to Fort Union throughout the two days.
Fort Union Trading Post had contact with nine northern plains tribes historically. The groups who are participating in this years’ program are documented as coming to Fort Union.
yeah Fraser Mtn says ...
On Tuesday, Aug 4 at 1:20 PM
There was some dr. running around down in Salt Lake giving an air of how to be NDN then got convicted in federal court.. he resurfaced same MO in denver under the quise of a world motorcyle rider..only father time is comming for his due.
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