Crow Indians Haywood & Mary Lou Big Day

Haywood Big Day is a traditional elder from the Crow Nation in Montana. He is a singer, dancer, and maker of traditional feather bonnets, breast plates, parfleche, beaded bags, etc. He often is called upon to officiate pow-wows and other ceremonies. He is highly respected.

Mary Lou Big Day also is a traditional elder and dollmaker from the Crow Nation. Their son is named Derek Big Day. The whole family are master makers of traditional Crow arts. The family is honored and recognized worldwide. Mary Lou is the 2008 Artist of the Year, awarded by the national Indian Arts & Crafts Association. She also was honored this year by the Governor of the State of Montana.

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[mergistribu]

they are aging. after they die.. who's the next generation to speak/sing the language?

[ironman83172]

Mr.Big Day was in Little Big Man pretty good movie watch it sometime

[naskapi1972]

wastey keep up yhe good songs

[Dealz1988]

@ironman83172 Thanks man I've never heard langauge spoken like their's before, Its pretty kool. Peace

[ironman83172]

@Dealz1988 there talking in there own words they are praying i well am a traditional dancer

[FancyShawl99]

Beautiful singing and regalia!

[reoification]

Nia'wen!!!

[1PrettyEagle]

Itchiikba!

[MISSEDHERSIR]

Nia'wen!!!

[redvsblue2]

this is speaking not chanting, the crow language.