Caption
George McLean, better known as "Walking Buffalo" and former Chief of the Stony Indian Tribe
Release Date
July 8, 1958
Materials
Typescript with illustrations
Photographers
Lund, ChrisCollection
CMCP fonds
Credit Line
Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography fonds, National Gallery of Canada Library and Archives
Caption
one of the young Indian dancers who entertained the crowds with exhibitions of tribal dances
Date
July 1, 1957
Accession Number
LAC-NFB81685
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011176607
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Caption
In a tense battle of skill and endurance, Indian braves pit their strength against spirited horses. Stony Indians are splendid horsemen, but the occasional spill enlivens the thrill of the bronco-busting contest.
Date
July 1, 1957
Accession Number
LAC-NFB81687
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011176608
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Caption
George Crawley attired in the full-feathered headdress of his people.
Date
July 1, 1957
Accession Number
LAC-NFB81689
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011176609
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Caption
When the big annual Pow Wow at Banff gets underway in mid-July of this year it will be the 64th time the Indian braves have ridden into the Rocky Mountain National Park to delight and entertain paleface holidayers with exhibitions of horse-racing, bronco-busting, rope contests, bow and arrow competitions and native dancing. Chief Sitting Eagle of the Stony Indians (above) dresses in his full tribal regalia for the colourful spectacle which every year attracts thousands of visitors to one of Canada's most beautiful vacation spots.
Date
July 1, 1957
Accession Number
LAC-NFB82575
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011176642
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Caption
Stony Indian papoose, little Marie France Saddlebach, casts a critical eye on proceedings as preparations get underway for the gala Pow Wow which generally lasts for four fun-filled days and nights.
Date
July 1, 1957
Accession Number
LAC-NFB82580
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011176643
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Caption
Stony Indian Princess, Mary Louise Ear, who was chosen "Miss Bearspaw" of the 1957 celebrations
Date
July 1, 1957
Accession Number
LAC-NFB82581
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011176644
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Caption
Indian squaws and children join in the opening parade of Stony Indians which gets the giant celebration off to a colourful start. The festival is usually held in July in the week immediately following the rollicking Calgary Stampede. This year's dates have been set for July 17-20.
Date
July 1, 1957
Accession Number
LAC-NFB82589
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011176645
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Photostory #165: Pow Wow at Banff: Indian Pageant in the Rockies
Photographers
Maker
National Film Board of Canada
Release Date
July 8, 1958
Collection
CMCP fonds
Credit Line
Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography fonds, National Gallery of Canada Library and Archives
Main Text
George McLean, better known as "Walking Buffalo" and former Chief of the Stony Indian Tribe
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