Dossiers on Important/Prominent ApaniiansName: Sarai Otahkoapi'si Aakiiksi Crowfoot
Blackfoot Name: Yellow Coyote Woman
Titles: Her Royal Majesty Queen of Apanii, Lady of Niitsitapi, Sister of the Sacred Omahkapi'si, Warrior of Spirit
Languages Spoken: Apaniian English, American English, Piegan Blackfoot, Lakotah, French
Age: 23
DOB: October 10th, 1985
Height: 5'11"
Ethnicity: Apaniian Blackfoot
Nationality: Apaniian
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: honey brown/hazel
Notable Family Members: Former President Johnson Piitamohpikis Crowfoot (father), artist/storyteller Juniper Mottakaan Crowfoot (mother), Adolph Issapóómahksika Crowfoot (elder brother), boxer Lee Running Crane (cousin)
Bio: Sarai was born in Niitsitapi City to Johnson Piitamohpikis [Eagle Ribs] Crowfoot, former President of Apanii (ret. 1994) and Juniper Mottakaan [Shadow Robe] Crowfoot (nee: Running Crane), famed Apaniian artist and storyteller. Growing up in the President's Residence afforded Sarai the opportunity to see Apanii's political workings first hand, in addition to meeting governors and high officials. Sarai's selection to Queendom (please see Leadership in Apanii for details on the selection of the Queen) was extremely unusual in that the previous queen, Her Royal Highness June Piitamakan Wolf Collar III selected only her as a replacement; an unprecedented decision backed by the Grand Elder's Council.
HRH Queen June (then HRM), had a vivid dream that Juniper, a close, personal friend of hers, would have a daughter who was destined to rule Apanii and usher the kingdom into a new age; an age where Apanii would be more open to the outside world and its neighbors. From a young age, Sarai's mother instilled a love of traditional Apaniian Blackfoot art and storytelling and from her father she inherited his devout love of Creator and Country along with a fascination with Apanii's political system. She was groomed by her parents and HRH Queen June for ascension to the throne since she was old enough to walk. Sarai has always had a deep love for the people of Apanii and the people truly love and respect her.
Sarai attended grade school at Niitsitapi Primary where she as described by teachers as "bright, willful, a bit obstinate, but with her heart in exactly the right place." It was here, when she was nine years old (the minimum requirement for the selection of Queen), that Sarai was announced as successor to the throne and garnered the title "Princess Sarai." She was coronated as Queen that year, but retained the title of Princess until HRH Queen June officially abdicated in 1999.
HRM went to middle school at Queen's Province Academy for Girls where she excelled in language arts and debate. She held the offices of Class President, President of the QPAG Apaniian Student Tribal Council, and a prominent member of the Indigenous Apaniian - Caucasian Apaniian Alliance. HRM graduated valedictorian of Piitamakan High School having retained stations of: Class President, Secretary of the Indigenous Apaniian - Caucasian Apaniian Alliance, Vice President of the PHS Student Tribal Council and played 1st home position in the PHS Timber Wolves, the girl's lacrosse team.
HRM was accepted into numerous schools around the country, but chose to study at Wanbli Ota [Many Eagles] University in Yellow Bear Province where she received degrees in Business and Apaniian History with minors in English and Sociology. While attending Wanbli Ota, Sarai's father retired from his presidency, having stayed on at her behest and was replaced with Sarai's childhood friend and politics major, Marina Awo'taanitsi Medicine Shield.
The Queen is progressive in her approaches to domestic and foreign affairs and seeks to modernize Apanii without her people losing their identity as a cultural and political entity. She currently resides at the Queen's Residence in Niitsitapi City along with her brother and parents. HRM Queen Sarai is unmarried but has recently become quite serious with longtime paramour, Alliana "Náátsikapoyisisoyáakii" West. Queen Sarai has embraced her identity not only as Queen of Apanii, but as a
Two-Spirit (an Indigenous person who is also LGBTQ identified) which many believe to be a proven mark of being touched by the Creator. It was also reported that the number of
Medicine Hat Horses was quadrupled in the month Sarai was born, with four being born on her birthday; another sign that she had been specifically chosen and why her ascension superseded Apaniian custom.
HRM Queen Sarai is interested in world cultures/religions/customs/politics, horse riding, animal husbandry, social issues, playing lacrosse, traditional dances and like any good Apaniian, she enjoys watching shinny and always roots for the men's Elk Dog Shinny Club.
Name:Adolph Issapóómahksika Crowfoot
Blackfoot Name Crow's Big Foot (more commonly Crowfoot)
Titles: Prince of Apanii, Brother of the Sacred Omahkapi'si, Captain of the Wolf Societies 32nd Regiment, Apanii's Most Eligible Bachelor (2007-2009)
Languages Spoken: Apaniian English, American English, Piegan Blackfoot, Haida
Age: 29
DOB: July 2nd, 1980
Height: 6"2
Ethnicity: Apaniian Blackfoot
Nationality: Apaniian
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Notable Family Members: Former President Johnson Piitamohpikis Crowfoot (father), artist/storyteller Juniper Mottakaan Crowfoot (mother), Sarai Otahkoapi'si Aakiiksi Crowfoot (younger sister), boxer Lee Running Crane (cousin)
Bio: HRH Prince Adolph was born in Niitsitapi City and enjoyed growing up around Apanii's prominent political figures. He attended Niitsitapi Primary school where teachers described him as "a charming but unfocused dreamer with a flair for kindness and compassion." Upon his 16th birthday, Adolph joined the Apaniian Army's special forces, the Wolf Society and completed his secondary and high school educations at Napi Military Academy for Boys where he was lauded for his excellence in war games, teamwork and leadership schools, surprising everyone that knew him.
Adolph matriculated at Foothills Art Academy in Peltier, capitol of Buffalo Calf Province where he majored in Traditional Apaniian Arts with a concentration in Warrior Images and minored in Apaniian Literature. HRH, being the brother of the Queen has the honorary title of prince conferred to him, but he does not possess any direct political power.
He is often described as a wayfaring playboy by his sister and Adolph will never be the one to deny the charge. He highly enjoys his celebrity status and can often be seen at various Apaniian functions with a different woman on his arm at each one. He secretly harbors feelings for Marina Medicine Shield, but will ardently deny it to anyone who has the time to listen. Adolph enjoys painting traditional tipis and his art can sell for as much as 4,896.35
K (about $950USD) although he is renowned for gifting paintings and tipis to people around the country.
HRH Prince Adolph is interested in art, literature, courting women, traditional flute playing, the status of warriors/soldiers in other societies, hunting and rodeos. He Resides in the Queen's Residence.
Name: Marina Awo'taanitsi Medicine Shield
Blackfoot Name: Pretty Shield
Titles: President of Apanii, Handmaiden of the Sacred Omahkapi'si, Lady of Queen's Province
Languages Spoken: Apaniian English, American English, Piegan Blackfoot, Lakotah, Haida, Tsalagi, French, German, Arabic
Age: 25
DOB: February 9th, 1984
Height: 5'11"
Ethnicity: Apaniian Blackfoot
Nationality: Apaniian
Hair Color: Dark Brown
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Notable Family Members: Matriarch of the Grand Elder's Council Rosie Ninaimsskaisiaakii Day Rider (grandmother), R&B singer Wednesday LaFountain (cousin)
Bio: Marina was born in White Rock, Queen's Province to carptenter Leonard Istowoonih'pata [Carries a Knife] Medicine Shield and homemaker Georgina Akskah'psay'pi [Attacked Near Home] Medicine Shield (nee LaFountain). Marina attended Yona Galigi [Climbing Bear] Primary school in White Rock where she was lauded as "a bright, compassionate girl with a strong sense of morality" before the Medicine Shield family relocated to Niitsitapi City.
Marina attended the same schools as HRM Queen Sarai and the two become inseparable friends. Marina's interest in politics and social issues lead her to study and obtain degrees in Apaniian Politics, Foreign Diplomacy and minors in Business and Sociology. She replaced HRM's father as president in 2005 by appointment from the Queen and was uncontested in the allotted three months the people of Apanii have to select a running mate.
Marina is an exceedingly compassionate person, even by Apaniian standards and as such, she is well loved by the people. She believes Adolph Crowfoot's only purpose for existence is to torment her, though she holds his friendship in high regard. While having many suitors, she claims that her obligations to the crown keep her far too busy to consider marriage though it's been rumored that she is romantically attached to Adolph which she vehemently denies.
Marina's interests include, biology, animal behavior, spirituality, culture and customs of other nations and shinny. She resides in the Presidential Residence.
Name: Rosie Ninaimsskaisiaakii Day Rider
Blackfoot Name: Holy Pipe Woman
Titles: Matriarch of the Grand Elder's Council, Grandmother of Apanii, Healer, Orator
Languages Spoken: Piegan Blackfoot, Apaniian English, American English, Haida, Lakotah, Tsalagi, Cheyenne, Cree, Ojibwa
Age: 75
DOB: August 1st, 1934
Height: 5'5"
Ethnicity: Apaniian Blackfoot
Nationality: Apaniian
Hair Color: Salt & pepper
Eye Color: Grey
Notable Family Members: President Marina Awo'taanitsi Medicine Shield (granddaughter)
Bio: Rosie is usually described as a "spitfire" and is very vocal about her opinions, whether they be part of popular public opinion or not. She had been operating as a traditional healer within Queen's Province for the last 22 years and is renowned for her sage advice and quick wit. She resides in the Matriarch's Residence.
Name: June Piitamakan Wolf Collar III
Blackfoot Name: Running Eagle
Titles: Her Royal Highness (former) Queen of Apanii, Sister of the Sacred Omahkapi'si, Warrior of Spirit, Prophetess
Languages Spoken: Piegan Blackfoot, Apaniian English, American English, french, Italian, Navajo, Hmong, Cree
Age: 61
DOB: December 12th, 1947
Height: 5"4
Ethnicity: Apaniian Blackfoot
Nationality: Apaniian
Hair Color: Salt & Pepper
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Notable Family Members: The founder of Apanii, the Prophetess Piitamakan (ancestral grandmother)
Bio: HRH Queen June is a direct descendant of the founder of Apanii (please see Apanii's History) and is in her own right, a prophetess. She had visions of her own rise to the throne when she was just six years old. After having a dream about Sarai's place in Apaniian society, HRH abdicated her throne to the young girl but retained her duties as Queen of Apanii until 1999 when she was officially replaced by HRM Queen Sarai and she was appointed to the post of Adviser to the Queen. She is normally described as a quiet, intense woman with a surprising sense of humor. Important people in Apanii from the Queen Herself to music and movie celebrities often seek out her advice on a dizzying range of topics. She resides in the Matriarch's Residence.
Name: Alliana Náátsikapoyisisoyáakii West,
Blackfoot Name: Double Cutting Woman
Titles: Founder and President of the Apaniian Cultural Preservation Society, Duchess of Black Horse Province, Handmaiden of the Sacred Omakhapi'si
Languages Spoken: Piegan Blackfoot, Apaniian English, American English, Cree, French, German, Hopi, Tlingit, Inuit
Age: 24
DOB: January 1st, 1984
Height: 6'0"
Ethnicity: Apaniian Cree, American Cree
Nationality: Apaniian
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Dark Hazel
Notable Family Members: N/A
Bio: Alliana was born in the small plains town of Sun Down in Black Horse Province to an Apaniian Cree mother and immigrant American Cree father. She attended Central Primary School where she was described as "a passionate, headstrong girl with outstanding social skills [with the] grace and charm to apply them." Her career in politics started as early as primary school where she lobbied for the school to provide parental forms in other tribal languages besides Piegan Blackfoot.
Her activism continued through her time at Atsina High School in Atsina and she started the first Atsina High School Inter-tribal Cultural Exchange which is still an operating school club. Her parents realized that her personality and drive were too big for Black Horse and they moved to Niitsitapi City where she attended Chinook High School her last two years of high school. It was at a national shinny game that she was introduced to HRM Queen Sarai by a mutual friend. The two became romantically involved just before HRM entered Wanbli Ota University despite Alliana attending Big Wolf University in Piitamakan Falls, Sun Stealer Province and despite her lack of privacy for being involved in such a high profile romance (the media has dubbed them "Saralli").
At Big Wolf, she double majored in Pyschology (concentration: ethnic-specific disorders) and Sociology and minored in Pre-Colombian American History (concentration in culture and customs). Alliana strives to establish an inter-tribal Apannian identity away from their past in the Americas. She views the Indigenous peoples of the Americas as having the same ancient ancestors as Apaniians, but believes Apaniians should establish themselves as such and no longer consider themselves as off-shoots of "Native Americans." She has had several papers and essays published by Apanii's Sociological community which have recieved national recognition including: "Native American or Apaniian?: Why We Need Our Own Identity as a People," "Cultural and Social Differences Between Ancient Apaniians and Ancient Indigenous Americans," and "The Prophetess Piitamakan and What Makes Us Apaniian."
Alliana has always encouraged the differences that have come from Apaniians being so far removed from their ancient homelands in the Americas including the immersion of what she coined as being "Apaniian Blackfoot," a completely separate dialect of Blackfoot used by Apaniians. She is good natured, highly outspoken and is not afraid to chastise HRM on issues they do not agree upon. Because of her political works and efforts to foster a solely Apaniian identity, the Grand Elder's Council with the blessing of HRM conferred to her the title of Duchess of Black Horse and as such, she has a manor in Atsina, Black Horse Province which she is currently using as a headquarters for her campaigns. Alliana currently resides in the Presidential Residence.
Her interests include Apaniian history, political debates, shinny, horse riding, traditional singing, hand games, art, and classical European music