A documentary book that introduces the Sun Dance, the spiritual centre of the Native American religion. It helps you experience a deeper understanding of the complex Crow-Shoshone religion, including the power of the Sun Dance; and, a feast of visual images from photographs and video footage of Crow and Shoshone Sun Dances from as early as 1903.
The words of Thomas Yellowtail, a revered Sun Dance chief of the Crow Indian tribe, are brought to life by the internationally known American Indian actor, Gordon Tootoosis. The book is illustrated with over 100 previously unpublished color and sepia photographs from as early as 1903 and traditional American Indian motifs. Also included are interviews with prominent Indian leaders, advice to American Indian youth, and special features on traditional Indian spirituality. Native Spirit is a stunning feast of rare visual images from Crow and Shoshone religious life.
