Culture

The Horse Relative

Explore the historic art of horse regalia and how the tradition is being revived by Dakota communities for a new generation. Interviewees discuss the sacred relationship between the horse and the Dakota people, and the centuries-old tradition of dressing horses. The film also features artists, educators and leaders who preserve and restore the Dakota language and cultural traditions.

The Horse Relative

56m 46s

Explore the historic art of horse regalia and how the tradition is being revived by Dakota communities for a new generation. Interviewees discuss the sacred relationship between the horse and the Dakota people, and the centuries-old tradition of dressing horses. The film also features artists, educators and leaders who preserve and restore the Dakota language and cultural traditions.

Episodes

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    The Horse Relative

    56m 46s

    Explore the historic art of horse regalia and how the tradition is being revived by Dakota communities for a new generation. Interviewees discuss the sacred relationship between the horse and the Dakota people, and the centuries-old tradition of dressing horses. The film also features artists, educators and leaders who preserve and restore the Dakota language and cultural traditions.

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