The Siksika (Blackfoot) Nation located in southern Alberta, Canada is elated to announce a “Blackfoot App” to facilitate the learning of Siksika (Blackfoot) phrases organized under 29 theme categories complete with audio, images, quizzes and games. Also included in the app is a cultural section of historical images; a short sign language video; and a variety of songs including: owl dance songs, hand game songs, lullabies and word songs to supplement the phrase categories. This work is a collaboration between the local tribal college, Old Sun Community College and the Siksika Board of Education.
This app includes:
- Over 500 phrases/words
- 23 songs sang by the Blackfoot people
- 50 historical images to learn about the Blackfoot people
- 3 levels of games and 3 types of quizzes
- Searchable database and much more