Little Bow Bighetty

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Age: 17
Community: Cree from Pukatawagan Cree Nation
Languages: English. She understands Cree but doesn’t speak it.
Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, and drumming
Favourite cultural artists: Northern Cree drum group
Favourite traditional foods: Moose meat

Country/Culture Information

(from Statistics Canada)


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Name: Pukatawagan Cree Nation
Population: 1, 478 (2006)
Languages: Cree and English
Area: 16.74 square km

Web links

During her interview, Little Bow talks about the Puk sign - their community's version of the Hollywood sign. Click here to see a picture of the sign.

Little Bow Bighetty: My Hometown

Little Bow talks about her reserve, Pukatawagan and “the rock.”
Audio (0:58)

She also talks about the negatives about living there.
Audio (0:38)

Little Bow Bighetty: My Culture

Little Bow talks about an important ceremony for Aboriginals – the giving of spirit names.
Audio (0:37)

And what is Little Bow’s spirit name?
Audio (0:39)

Drumming is one of Little Bow's favourite activities. However, in her community, it’s not allowed. She explains why.
Audio (0:58)

Little Bow Bighetty: All About Me

What she's most proud of.
Audio (0:20)