Dátł'ìshí Ts'ìká Elizabeth (Bessie) Meguinis

Dátł'ìshí Ts'ìká Elizabeth (Bessie) Meguinis (1883–1987) was a matriarch and knowledge keeper of the Tsuut'ina Nation who was widely known for taking care of many people at Tsuut'ina when they were ill. She led a rich life of knowledge and was a first-hand witness to many of the significant events in Tsuut'ina history that took place during the late 19th and 20th centuries. This collection presents a small selection of the traditional Tsuut'ina narratives and histories that she shared with others throughout her lifetime.