True !! all our nations has their own sets of rules. i am from Vancouver island, B.C. any recordin of any kind is forbidden within our longhouse !! although our Longhouse is only open for one season which is winter !!
Don't read this cause it actually works. You will get kissed on the nearest possible Friday by the love of your life. Tomorrow will be the best day of your life. However if you do not post tuis comment to at least 3 videos you will die within 2 days. Now u have started reading this so don't stop. This is so scary. Put this on at least 5 videos In 143 minutes and then press f6 and ur loved ones name will appear in big letters on your screen this is so scary because it actually works
we each believe as each of us should, it is not in my heart to judge others how they decide to pray.......would you have felt the same way if someone mentioned budda? If your heart is with the creator then pray to the creator but don't condemn others for not praying the way you pray, or who, or how.
i liked this until they showed the religieous part. no disrespect but why should native people honor a religion that has made our people suffer so badly. i believe in the creator not a god by that i mean i believe that the creator is all around me, the trees, the grass,the animals,the ground, the air we breath. sorry if i offended some of you. but why would it be considered ok to send our people to residential schools to have our culture taken away from them.
@HOTINONSHONNI Thanks for your comment; however, up here in Canada, we don't believe that cameras steal your soul. We also want as many people as possible to experience our culture and ways. Each Nation has its own rules about this kind of thing, and the Nisga'a feel that openness and sharing is the best way.
some of our past anchesters, blessing the 4 crest wolf,frog,killer whale,eagle on totem pole which will protect our community and identify where we belong and which tribe we belong inn. if u do not understand and want to understand our culture plz contact one of our cheifs in the nisga'a valley
why is the elder or speaker of the Nisga praying to the heavenly father and drawing a cross symbol . I understood the First Nations People believed in Motherearth and not Christian. ? Can some one clue me in?
This is a common misconception about First Nations people, generally perpetrated by the media (Hollywood, TV, etc.). The fact is, First Nations people hold a wide variety of beliefs; some are Christian, some are Atheists, some worship various animal spirits, and yet others revere their dead ancestors. Many more have evolved a complex fusion of religious beliefs drawing from other traditions.
The Nisga'a were converted to Christianity in the mid 19th Century, but it's only in the last while that they have begun incorporating their traditional ways into their Christian practises. Not all Nisga'a are Christian, of course, just as not all Arabs are Muslim. However, they do express a lot of Christian liturgical practises in their traditional arts such as dance, singing, carving, and painting.
In the Nisga'a case, there seems to have been a high level of respect between the early missionaries and the Nisga'a People, which has meant that while there is a renewed interest in discovering their own rich traditional culture, the Nisga'a have not discarded their Christianity to do so, but rather have begun incorporating both into their lives.
Thanks for your comment! One of the wonderful things about the Nisga'a is their eagerness to share their culture. I am truly privelidged to work for them.
I am Nisga,a and I can't think of any non Christian Nisga,a elders? I am shure that there are a few. This answer could be a book but in short We still hold on to our traditions culture but God is first! The Nisga,a name for God has been around for thousands of years "K'amligihahlhaahl" Can you say that? LOL The direct translation is "big chief in the sky" bigger than all! I hope that helps.
My nieces are Nisga'a They live in Bellingham, Washington. I used to get books written by Nisga'a People so they can know who they are. I am Great plains and Eastern woodlands, Lakota and Tsa la gi. So, I wanted them to know about thier people with out my spin on things. After they were done I would read them to be able to remind them of things! Salish is very hard to pronounce but, easy to remember if you have the Native mindset! P.S. I love Ooligan grease, Kelp, and Seal meat!
@Nativesoldierboy awesome. im nisga and live in deming right next to bellingham, never been there or now much about the culture but i am active with nooksack culture; songs, dance, language, and much fishing
Hi, I am not from the region of the people dipicted in this documentary, but my people are also considered first nations (from america) we too are comprised of several different faiths.
Very COOL!! I love that there are so many Nisga'a postings on here for all of us who are away from the Nass or who have never been there!! Being adopted and raised away from there, it is always great to learn more about my culture and where I am from. Keep up the postings!!
aww it makes me cry miss your granny rose
tatumwatts 2 months ago
Makes me miss home. Very Beautiful Video. Thanks for posting.
Empress96 4 months ago
For Nisga'a believe that it's good to show the world about our culture.
Haineko23 8 months ago
True !! all our nations has their own sets of rules. i am from Vancouver island, B.C. any recordin of any kind is forbidden within our longhouse !! although our Longhouse is only open for one season which is winter !!
shortdogg37ca 10 months ago
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Don't read this cause it actually works. You will get kissed on the nearest possible Friday by the love of your life. Tomorrow will be the best day of your life. However if you do not post tuis comment to at least 3 videos you will die within 2 days. Now u have started reading this so don't stop. This is so scary. Put this on at least 5 videos In 143 minutes and then press f6 and ur loved ones name will appear in big letters on your screen this is so scary because it actually works
Getowned32 10 months ago
Ehyhcka, Gunalcheech, Thank you for posting this. It's a blessing to see these ceremonies, especially for those of us who can no longer travel.
BambiLoo 1 year ago
wow...made me cry... miss my grandmother... miss my language...Giksan...so beautiful...
NativeBaha 1 year ago
we each believe as each of us should, it is not in my heart to judge others how they decide to pray.......would you have felt the same way if someone mentioned budda? If your heart is with the creator then pray to the creator but don't condemn others for not praying the way you pray, or who, or how.
blindedronin 1 year ago
So happy youtube recommended this to me. Wonderful to see something like this on the internet.
inasaga21 1 year ago
i liked this until they showed the religieous part. no disrespect but why should native people honor a religion that has made our people suffer so badly. i believe in the creator not a god by that i mean i believe that the creator is all around me, the trees, the grass,the animals,the ground, the air we breath. sorry if i offended some of you. but why would it be considered ok to send our people to residential schools to have our culture taken away from them.
nrmnshorty 1 year ago 2
im shocked that this sacred day was shown on youtube ,,,RESPECT!!!
HOTINONSHONNI 1 year ago 5
@HOTINONSHONNI Thanks for your comment; however, up here in Canada, we don't believe that cameras steal your soul. We also want as many people as possible to experience our culture and ways. Each Nation has its own rules about this kind of thing, and the Nisga'a feel that openness and sharing is the best way.
Peace.
jdog 1 year ago 6
@HOTINONSHONNI how ethnocentric to think that anyone but the people of this tribe have the right to criticize what they do...
TheTaben 7 months ago
i have to say im pretty jealous of these people :) may the Divine always be with them :)
Jpj226 2 years ago
i very often wonder what america would be like if the native american culture was able to grow without destructive influence
Jpj226 2 years ago
im from the woods i appreciate seeing others rise up from the ashes
crazycoyotie 3 years ago
NICE !!!! THE POLE IS AWESOME .. !
wildflowerz34 3 years ago
Very Inspirational!!!
HaidaButterfly 3 years ago
some of our past anchesters, blessing the 4 crest wolf,frog,killer whale,eagle on totem pole which will protect our community and identify where we belong and which tribe we belong inn. if u do not understand and want to understand our culture plz contact one of our cheifs in the nisga'a valley
bestbannokintown4u 4 years ago
why is the elder or speaker of the Nisga praying to the heavenly father and drawing a cross symbol . I understood the First Nations People believed in Motherearth and not Christian. ? Can some one clue me in?
bowenmama 4 years ago
This is a common misconception about First Nations people, generally perpetrated by the media (Hollywood, TV, etc.). The fact is, First Nations people hold a wide variety of beliefs; some are Christian, some are Atheists, some worship various animal spirits, and yet others revere their dead ancestors. Many more have evolved a complex fusion of religious beliefs drawing from other traditions.
jdog 4 years ago
The Nisga'a were converted to Christianity in the mid 19th Century, but it's only in the last while that they have begun incorporating their traditional ways into their Christian practises. Not all Nisga'a are Christian, of course, just as not all Arabs are Muslim. However, they do express a lot of Christian liturgical practises in their traditional arts such as dance, singing, carving, and painting.
jdog 4 years ago
Most Nisga'a hold to the Anglican denomination of Christianity, with a smaller number being Salvation Army, and others.
One needs to remember that not all Christian missionary efforts were dismal screwups (though admittedly a lot were).
jdog 4 years ago
In the Nisga'a case, there seems to have been a high level of respect between the early missionaries and the Nisga'a People, which has meant that while there is a renewed interest in discovering their own rich traditional culture, the Nisga'a have not discarded their Christianity to do so, but rather have begun incorporating both into their lives.
jdog 4 years ago
Thanks for passing on your knowledge. I will keep watching and learning.
bowenmama 4 years ago
Thanks for your comment! One of the wonderful things about the Nisga'a is their eagerness to share their culture. I am truly privelidged to work for them.
jdog 4 years ago
I am Nisga,a and I can't think of any non Christian Nisga,a elders? I am shure that there are a few. This answer could be a book but in short We still hold on to our traditions culture but God is first! The Nisga,a name for God has been around for thousands of years "K'amligihahlhaahl" Can you say that? LOL The direct translation is "big chief in the sky" bigger than all! I hope that helps.
adsabine1 4 years ago
My nieces are Nisga'a They live in Bellingham, Washington. I used to get books written by Nisga'a People so they can know who they are. I am Great plains and Eastern woodlands, Lakota and Tsa la gi. So, I wanted them to know about thier people with out my spin on things. After they were done I would read them to be able to remind them of things! Salish is very hard to pronounce but, easy to remember if you have the Native mindset! P.S. I love Ooligan grease, Kelp, and Seal meat!
Nativesoldierboy 2 years ago
@Nativesoldierboy awesome. im nisga and live in deming right next to bellingham, never been there or now much about the culture but i am active with nooksack culture; songs, dance, language, and much fishing
eaglebutt007 1 year ago
Hi, I am not from the region of the people dipicted in this documentary, but my people are also considered first nations (from america) we too are comprised of several different faiths.
noelnicolepurser 3 years ago
Very COOL!! I love that there are so many Nisga'a postings on here for all of us who are away from the Nass or who have never been there!! Being adopted and raised away from there, it is always great to learn more about my culture and where I am from. Keep up the postings!!
katfav 4 years ago
great job on the video work. and i enjoyed the clip!:D
17honeyguurl17 4 years ago
Enjoyed the piece, are you a filmmaker?
kloomachin 4 years ago
Not professionally, but it is part of my job. Some of the other stuff I do for work is at nisgaa dot tv. Thanks for the comment!
jdog 4 years ago
~ Great Video! ~
TheRightfulownrz07 5 years ago
Thanks! You guys have some cool clips up too!
jdog 4 years ago
Hey, this is the footage G.V.G. paid for?!? Isn't it?
coolshadow1 5 years ago
Indeed it is. Why do you ask?
jdog 5 years ago
What a great promotional video for the Nisga'a People of Gingolx!
DottyIsMe 5 years ago