The Blackfoot Digital Library (BDL) has received a Blackfoot name — Apani. The name, chosen by Elder Jerry Potts, translates to moth or butterfly and means ‘those that transfer knowledge.’
From left to right are Pam and Martin Heavy Head, Jerry Potts, Danielle Heavy Head, Bryce Many Fingers, Lily Wells and Blair Many Fingers.
“It is noted in Blackfoot mythology as a carrier of information,” said Potts. “On a lot of Blackfoot teepees that come from dreams, you’ll see that symbol on the back of them.”
The BDL, launched about 15 years ago through a joint effort of the University of Lethbridge and Red Crow College, provides a central space for field notes, photographs, images of Blackfoot objects, and recordings that have spread around the world. With a wealth of information, the library is a venue for sharing stories about Blackfoot families …
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