Roy BigcraneRoy Bigcrane

Seasons of the SalishSeasons of the Salish

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The Place of the Falling WatersThe Place of the Falling Waters

Director’s backgroundDirector’s background

Film studies degree from Rocheville Univ.Film studies degree from Rocheville Univ. Returns to Salish Kootenai College in 1984Returns to Salish Kootenai College in 1984 Media Specialist in 1987 and operates offset pressesMedia Specialist in 1987 and operates offset presses Presented at the International Wildlife Film FestivalPresented at the International Wildlife Film Festival Has served as SKC Member of the Advisory Board, Has served as SKC Member of the Advisory Board,

Native Voices Public Television Workshop, MSU, Native Voices Public Television Workshop, MSU, member of the Planning Committee for the Native member of the Planning Committee for the Native American Film CategoryAmerican Film Category

Bigcrane’s Film CareerBigcrane’s Film Career

Began with directing and editing a 5 part series for Began with directing and editing a 5 part series for the Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Program at SKCthe Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Program at SKC

Last Stand at Little Big Horn, Last Stand at Little Big Horn, Production AssistantProduction Assistant The Place of the Falling Waters, The Place of the Falling Waters, Co-Director, Co-Director,

Videographer, and Cultural Advisor to this Salish Videographer, and Cultural Advisor to this Salish Kootenai Documentary ProjectKootenai Documentary Project

SKC Early Childhood Education Department 5 part SKC Early Childhood Education Department 5 part series on Native perspectives on parenting and series on Native perspectives on parenting and childrearing, Director/Editorchildrearing, Director/Editor

SEASONS OF THE SALISHSEASONS OF THE SALISH 1996, Copyright - Washington State University1996, Copyright - Washington State University Lawrence Johnson Productions and the National Lawrence Johnson Productions and the National

Endowment of the ArtsEndowment of the Arts 27 minutes of documentary and historical footage27 minutes of documentary and historical footage Purchased for the library by The Montana Committee Purchased for the library by The Montana Committee

for the Humanities.for the Humanities. Goal – describe Salish culture in the absence of Euro-Goal – describe Salish culture in the absence of Euro-

American influenceAmerican influence Obstacle – language and documentationObstacle – language and documentation Series of interviews with tribal members mixed with Series of interviews with tribal members mixed with

still historical photos and drawingsstill historical photos and drawings

SEASONS OF THE SALISHSEASONS OF THE SALISH

1996

Spring- time of Spring- time of awakeningawakening

Fish trapsFish trapsBitterroot flower Bitterroot flower Ripening fruitRipening fruit

STORY – “Origin of the STORY – “Origin of the Bitterroot”Bitterroot”

Summer – traveling Summer – traveling timetime

CamusCamusPowwowsPowwowsHunting buffaloHunting buffaloGambling – stick gamesGambling – stick games

STORY – “War Story”STORY – “War Story”-saved by the dog!-saved by the dog!

Fall – drying and Fall – drying and hunting seasonhunting season

Vision questVision quest

STORY – “The First Elk”STORY – “The First Elk”

Winter – sacred Winter – sacred seasonseason

Jump dancesJump dancesStorytellingStorytellingRepair clothingRepair clothingMaking toolsMaking toolsTeaching – doll outfits, gender Teaching – doll outfits, gender

rolesroles

STORY – “The Mouse Story”STORY – “The Mouse Story”

Salish Cultural Awareness Salish Cultural Awareness “the priests wanted nomadic ways to end” – Louis Big Crane“the priests wanted nomadic ways to end” – Louis Big Crane

Recommended for middle and high Recommended for middle and high school studentsschool students

The Place of the Falling WatersThe Place of the Falling Waters Perspective documentary of Kerr Dam, 1991Perspective documentary of Kerr Dam, 1991 Interviews, historical narratives, and photosInterviews, historical narratives, and photos Dedicated to tribal elders from Flathead ReservationDedicated to tribal elders from Flathead Reservation

Part 1: Before the DamPart 1: Before the Dam

Part 2: The Road to the DamPart 2: The Road to the Dam

Part 3: The Dam and the FuturePart 3: The Dam and the Future

Part 1: Before the DamPart 1: Before the Dam

Steps that lead up to the DamSteps that lead up to the Dam 1855 Hell Gate Treaty 1855 Hell Gate Treaty

Cultural Invasion – JesuitsCultural Invasion – JesuitsForced AssimilationForced Assimilation

Allotment ActAllotment Act

Part 2: Road to the DamPart 2: Road to the Dam

The BeginningThe BeginningIrrigation ProjectIrrigation Project

The Dam PropagandaThe Dam PropagandaDepression/Disruption/SubmissionDepression/Disruption/Submission

ConstructionConstructionEmpowerment vs. DisasterEmpowerment vs. Disaster

Part 3:The Dam and The Part 3:The Dam and The FutureFuture

80 years of assault…80 years of assault…Can the dam help….?Can the dam help….?1938-19881938-1988BIABIAFERCFERC30 years deal30 years deal2015…$50 million2015…$50 millionCan monuments to the domination…?Can monuments to the domination…?

BibliographyBibliography

Bigcrane, Roy and Thompson Smith. “The Place of Falling Waters, Parts 1-3.” Montana PublicBigcrane, Roy and Thompson Smith. “The Place of Falling Waters, Parts 1-3.” Montana Public

Television, Bozeman: MT, 1991Television, Bozeman: MT, 1991

Editors. Brandon University Canada Press. Video Reviews. “The Place of Falling Waters.”Editors. Brandon University Canada Press. Video Reviews. “The Place of Falling Waters.”

Access date 7/23/08. Access date 7/23/08. http://www.brandonu.ca/Library/CJNS/17.1/cjnsv17no1http://www.brandonu.ca/Library/CJNS/17.1/cjnsv17no1

Unknown Author. “Roy Bigcrane’s Biography.” Unknown Author. “Roy Bigcrane’s Biography.” Salish Kootenai College Information Page. Salish Kootenai College Information Page.

Salish Kootenai College. Access date7/23/08. Salish Kootenai College. Access date7/23/08. http://kskctv.skc.edu/roy bigcrane.htmlhttp://kskctv.skc.edu/roy bigcrane.html..