Director, Colin Low ; script, Colin Low ; producer, Tom Daly ; editing, Tom Daly ; commentary, Stanley Jackson ; camera, John Spotton, Dalton Muir ; sound, George Croll, Ron Alexander, Erik Nielsen ; sound editing, Kathleen Shannon ; consultant, Jim Whitebull ; music, Eldon Rathburn.

Narrator, Pete Standing Alone.

Recorded 1960.

At the 1956 gathering of the Káínaa of Alberta, the exciting spectacle of the Sun Dance was captured on film for the first time. The film examines Káínaa culture and spirituality, showing how the theme of the circle reflects their connection to wildlife, and addresses the predicament of the young generation--those who have relinquished their ties with their own culture but have not yet found a firm place in a changing world.

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Silver Oak Leaf - First Prize - Category: Documentary, 1962 Honourable Mention, 1960 Best Film on Folklore, 1962 Honorable Mention, 1962 Diploma of Honour and Trophy, 1967 Award of Merit - Category: General Information, 1962 First Prize - Category: General, 1962 First Prize - Category: Tourist Films, 1962 Best Film, 1963

Description based on online resource; title from title screen (National Film Board of Canada, viewed 2023-08-10).