Thelma Stiffarm

Description: 

This is an interview with Thelma Stiffarm, a student at Fort Lewis College. She discusses her education, vocational plans, Cree tribal traditions, relations between Native Americans and the U.S. federal government and issues of Indigenous peoples related to alcohol. DISCLAIMER: content in this recording contain depictions of alcohol abuse and my be harmful to some listeners

Location Description: 

Durango, Colorado

Tribe, Community, Culture: 
Gros Ventre Cree
Community: 
University of Utah
Protocol: 
University of Utah Public Access
Category: 
Oral History & Interviews
Keywords: 
Education, Sundance, Alcohol use
Collections: 
University of Utah, Fort Lewis College
Original Date: 
1667 June 19th
Creator: 
Thelma Stiffarm
Contributor: 
Floyd A. O’Neil
Rights: 
The oral history interviews featured in this collection have been made available by the University of Utah’s J. Willard Marriott Library. These recordings (as well as corresponding metadata and transcripts) are free for use but access is subject to change as work with Tribal and community partners progresses. Duplication for commercial use is not permitted without permission, and the user is responsible for compliance with copyright and privacy laws. If you have any questions please contact special@library.utah.edu
Source: 
Doris Duke Collection at the J.W. Marriott Library Special Collections
Type: 
Audio Recording
Format: 
MP3