Material Type

Photograph

Date Range

[1960]

Physical Description

Copy 1 25.3 x 20.2 cm. Copy 2 20.3 x 10.5 cm. 2 Black and white photographs

Physical Condition

Excellent

History Biographical

Albertan.

Acquisition Source

Sivyer Herb

Custodial History

Update 2022:This information was told to Archives Assistant Bobbie Fox by Kainai Knowledge Keepers Ninna Piiksii (Mike Bruised Head) and Itsinohtss piyaki (Rebecca Many Grey Horses)

Scope and Content

Aka-kitsipimi-ota, or the Many Spotted Horses Medicine Wheel, is located on the northern end of the Blood reserve. Many Spotted Horses was a renowned Blackfoot Warrior Chief. He attended the Lame Bull Treaty (1855) and Treaty 7 (1877) negotiations in his capacity as Chief. Many Spotted Horses legacy was a fearless leader that led his people through a transitory period of the encroachment of settlers to protect Blackfoot Territory for future generations. The tipi rings that you see today was to honour and commemorate one of the Kainai Clan leaders known as Many Spotted Horses which were left after they broke camp. This tipi lodge ring is distinctive in that it has two fire pits. Which makes it unique from other tipi or ceremonial rings.

Access Restrictions

Public Access

Accession No.

19760207005

Collection

Archive

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