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Roger White, Jr. Roger White Jr. is a member of the Red Bottom Band of the Assiniboine at Fort Peck Agency. The reservation is located in northeastern Montana between Big Muddy Creek and Big Porcupine Creek and extends from the Missouri River to the Canadian border. Descending from a long line of chiefs and warriors, his father, Chief Buffalo Stops Four Times, was one of the last chiefs of the Red Bottom People. His ancestors include Chief Big Mountain, He Wets His Arrows and medicine man, Chief White Dog, who had a reputation for his exploits on the war path in Canada and as a capturer of horses. The Assiniboine occupied a vast region, following the buffalo that wintered in different areas from Wyoming north to Saskatoon, east to Minnesota, and west to the borders of Washington. Today, the terrain encompasses woodlands, plains, plush green rolling hills and flat farmland. Roger is a singer and song carrier for the Red Bottom People, and shares ceremony and social songs. He tells of different dance styles, history of dances, and the origin of the powwow and other social gatherings. He is featured on Wisdom of the Elders Radio: Series Two in the Tribal Rhythms feature for Program Seven which honors the Assiniboine and Gros Ventre tribe. He is also a storyteller and tribal historian. He includes legend and creation stories in his presentations. He tells the history of the Assiniboine, a term derived from the French meaning stone boilers, rock boilers, or cooks with the stones. He discusses the importance of cultural identity and preservation with today's youth, many of whom don't know where they come from, so sharing origination stories helps them identify who they are. Although he focuses on tribal youth and elders, Roger also is comfortable speaking to non-Indian audiences. He discusses traditions and culture which are passed down through families and how arts and crafts designs and colors identify tribes. He also gives talks on environment issues and health and healing. He has been on many committees, including the Assiniboine culture committee, and is a canoe paddler.

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