A List of Books Related to the Stoney Nakoda First Nation
This is not an exhaustive list. We will update it from time to time as we discover more books.
Tatanga Mani: Walking Buffalo
By Grant MacEwan, 1969
This is an incredible book which has been well written by Grant MacEwan. George McLean (Walking Buffalo) is pretty impressive. He was a world traveller.
Link: https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/walking-buffalo
The Stonies of Alberta:
an illustrated heritage of genesis, myths, legends, folklore, and wisdom of Yahey Wishastabi (Mountain Stonies), the people-who-cook-with-hot-stones.
By Alberta Foundation, 1983
This is my favourite book. Great stories - mythology and legends. The text is on the left side and on the right side there are beautiful pictures of people, many from Eden Valley. Some are still alive. An absolutely gem.
There is not a current publisher for this book. We were only able to find second-hand copies on eBay.
These Mountains are Sacred Places:
The Story of the Stoney People
By Chief John Snow, 1977
This was the first book I read on the Stoney people. I learned a lot.
Iethka: Stoney Language in Stoney Country:
Îethka Îabi ne Îethka Mâkocî nen
By Trent Fox, not yet published but you can pre-order on Amazon.
This book is a language instruction book. It features the Îethka (Stoney) First Nation language in context and in action. The book contains a collection of stories by Stoney authors ranging from alphabet lessons to stories from legends.
Stoney Language Books
Link: https://calgarylibrary.ca/connect/indigenous-services/treaty-7-language-books/
There are a few books that have been written in both Stoney and English. The focus is to help people learn the Stoney Nakoda language. The books are interesting and informative.
Bad Medicine:
A Judge's Struggle for Justice in a First Nations Community
by Judge John Reilly, 2010
This book is by Judge John Reilly who was a judge in Cochrane for many years and dealt with many cases.
His perspective is interesting and informative, however, it is tough to read. Sadly, his perspective is true but I wish it wasn't.
Old North Trail
By Walter McClintock, 1858
This book is about the Blackfeet in Montana at the turn of the last century. The photos are very impressive. Real stories of the Blackfeet. Written by a "settler" but from a perspective of high regard and respect. Brilliant and beautiful.
21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act:
Helping Canadians Make Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples a Reality
By Bob Joseph
If you are interested in learning more about the impact of the Indian Act has on our First Nations people, then you need to read this book.
The impact of the Indian Act is as profound today as when it was created in 1876 which is one year BEFORE Treaty 7 was signed.