The Buffalo Nations Cultural Society invites you to
explore the extraordinary history of the Indians of the Northern
Plains and Canadian Rockies. Journey through the collections of the
Luxton Museum of the Plains Indian in Banff, Alberta and relive the
period when people followed great buffalo herds, hauling their tipis
and equipment by travois. Experience a time when preparing food and
shelter meant pounding berries and meat for pemmican and scrapping
hides for tipis. Return to the days when Europeans discovered a
native culture rich in elaborate ceremonies, dances, songs and
legends associated with nature and the spirit world.
The Collections of the Luxton Museum of the Plains Indian
aims to provide Canadians with a better understanding and
appreciation of native societies. Native Studies teachers and
students alike will find this site particularly intriguing! Your
journey through the collections has been organized into 20 modules
under four main sections. Each module is designed for a fifty minute
class including a 200-300 word text followed by a short comprehension
test and suggestions for further classroom activities. Click on one
of the sections below to begin your adventure.
