Surviving a Cultural Genocide: Perspectives of Indigenous Elders on the Transfer of Traditional Values

The purpose of this ethnographic study was to examine how Indigenous elders perceive traditional values. This employed Portraiture, which allowed share their stories in a culturally tailored and relational manner. authors’ captured present richly detailed that describe the intersects between human experiences sacred beliefs. scholars eloquently braid first authors at three (3) ceremonies with words tell story about overcoming an attempted cultural genocide. ceremony participation elder visits helped identify ten values encasing spirituality displayed Hoop Traditional Blackfoot Values presented English language language.