The Art of Making: Rediscovering the Blackfoot Legacy
Written and Edited by JARED TAILFEATHERS, Sikohmh’Kokomii
Foreword by Rebecca Many Grey Horses
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“I recognize Jared as embarking on the path of a Knowledge Seeker.”—Rebecca Many Grey Horses, from the foreword.
"Tailfeathers helps negotiate viewpoints that don’t always align, between Indigenous approaches and Western organizations.”—Avenue Magazine, Top 40 Under 40.
The Art of Making: Rediscovering the Blackfoot Legacy is a captivating entry into Jared Tailfeathers’ quest for cultural reclamation. Accompanied by his family and loyal dog, Tailfeathers delves into his Indigenous heritage through hands-on, land-based exploration. The book traces the evolution of the Blackfoot Confederacy, examining its trade routes, resources, and interactions pre- and post-1800s. It provides intricate details of Blackfoot connections with nature, neighbouring First Nations Peoples, and their rich legacy in tool-making, textiles, and artistic expression. Tailfeathers’ research began in 2019, driven by a deep desire to reacquaint himself with his cultural and historical identity as a Blackfoot man navigating a post-colonial world. This book is a journey into the heart of Blackfoot culture, told by a man who walks the ancestral trails.
Media Coverage: CBC Fall Non-Fiction Listings | Avenue Magazine: Top 40 under 40