Sterling James Shouting “Apinakikkanasoyi” (Bright Morning Shining Star)
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Apinakikkanasoyi on Wednesday October 14, 2020 in Brocket, Alberta at the age of 38 years old.
Sterling is survived by his mother; Ann (Ken) Hart, his Nipiitam wife; Jasmine North Peigan, children; Jalen, Terece, Kyran, twins Apoyakii and Anatakii and baby Inez, his grandson Kyrie, his two adopted sons Christian and William, his brothers Wesley (Cheryl), Bruce (Maria), Curtis and sisters Corrine (Marvin), Toby (Monty), Candace (Charles); uncles Bernard Shouting, Chris (Sandra) Shade, Thomas (Rosaline) Holy Singer, Alvin Wells, Winston, Bruno (Corrine), Warner (Debbie), Leonard, Raymond (Greta), Edmond, Randy (Gail), Tony (Jennifer), Ivan (Donna); aunts Mavis (Dennis) Shade, Christine Hoof, Mary Anne Holy Singer, Alvine (Lester) Low Horn, Adeline Smith, Celestine Twigg, Rosella Many Bears, Delores (John) Ground; Godfather Dale Low Horn, foster siblings; Godfrey (Little Man), Nicole, Rochelle, Jagger, Little Jagger, Mikey and numerous nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by his father Oliver, twin boys Morning Star & Evening Star, brother Cody, Nephew Riley, Niece Megan Jewel, paternal great grandparents; Ambrose & Maggie Shouting, paternal grandparents; Bertha Shouting & Allen Shade, maternal great grandparents; Pat & Paula Weasel Head, maternal great grandparents; Peter Many Bears & MaryAnn Long Time Squirrel, maternal grandparents; Jack & Margaret Many Bears, Uncles; Thomas Many Bears, Keith & Justin Shade & Marcelle Shouting Aunts; Justine Wostenberg, Bernadine Holy Singer, Geraldine Shouting, Delphine Holy Singer, Godmother; Sylvia Low Horn and numerous cousins on both sides.
Sterling was born on August 18, 1982 in Cardston, Alberta to Oliver and Ann Shouting.
Sterling was a special child who was the apple of his father and mother’s eyes, there was nothing that Sterling could do that was wrong in their eyes. From the moment he was born he knew what pow wow life was all about. Sterling started dancing as a toddler and lived the pow wow trail with his mom and dad travelling all over the US and Canada, he even made it to Hilo Hawaii with a small group of bro’s from the Blood Reserve where they sang and danced the whole weekend away. At the same time his parents were travelling the same trail singing gospel music (Life in the Spirit) and Sterling of course was every bit a part of it. He always stole the show singing songs like “Jesus Loves Me and Send Down the Rein (not rain, rein)”. Sterling was very talented, starting at a young age he strummed on his guitar however that didn’t last long when he picked up the drum and sang beautifully just like his dad and it was then he became “Tradish”. Sterling debuted his movie career as an extra in the film Dream Keeper. He was a championship dancer throughout the powwow trail, he started his dancing career as a traditional dancer, grass dancer and chicken dancer. He placed in many powwows all over Indian country. He danced with pride and honour. One time he joined a men’s traditional contest and placed first, he was too young to enter but the ambitious not so shy boy joined anyway.
He started school in Grouard Alberta and one day became very upset when he started Cree language lessons, the teacher asked what was wrong and Sterling told her “but I am Blackfoot not Cree” and burst into tears and the teacher said “Okay you don’t have to take Cree”. Sterling lived all over Alberta and northern British Columbia which included Chetwynd & Dawson Creek. Sterling gained his nickname “Stanog” through the cursillo movement and the name stuck with him.
Sterling had a fun-loving outgoing magnetic personality, he had an amazing smile he smiled with his whole face he had a contagious laugh. He loved all those who crossed his path, he was well known and graced all his friends and family with his presence. He was everybody’s baby. Sterling made friends wherever he went, on the pow wow trail he gained many long lasting friendships. From beginning until his last days his best bro’s were Lenny Rae Weasel Head, Smurf (Lorne) Wells, Yjow-Zeh Many Bears, Deon White Man, John Boy Moosomin, Cody Provost and Joseph Bangry. Sterling had many brothers in West Moberly, The Blood Reserve, Siksika and Amskapipikani.
His main occupation was a chef, he loved his cooking as much as he loved his eating.
Sterling’s world changed when his pride and joys were born; Jalen, Terece, Kyran, Apoyakii, Anatakii and Inez. He was blessed with a beautiful grandson Kyrie the only boy in his little family.
Sterling became friends with Jasmine 14 years ago, there he had the honor to raise his adopted sons Christian and William. Sterling and Jasmine shared a lot of history together, Jasmine is honoured to have gained 6 beautiful daughters and will be forever grateful to him for helping raise her boys. Jasmine has always been apart of the family, she is very close to her mother in law Ann. He will forever be in her heart, thoughts and prayers, words cannot express how much she loves and appreciates him.
Sterling lived his life to the fullest, from a traditional dancer, a singer, a drummer, a rapper, a cook, a father and a gypsy he will forever be in our hearts and taught us anything is possible.
A Wake Service will be held at Legacy Funeral Home, Cardston on Wednesday, October 21st, from 4:00 - 8:00 pm. A Viewing will be held on Thursday, October 22nd, from 9:30 - 11:00 with a Service to follow at 11:00 am.
(Due to COVID-19 restrictions a limited number will be allowed into the service at a time.)
To WATCH the Service online CLICK HERE
send condolences CLICK HERE
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Apinakikkanasoyi on Wednesday October 14, 2020 in Brocket, Alberta at the age of 38 years old.
Sterling is survived by his mother; Ann (Ken) Hart, his Nipiitam wife; Jasmine North Peigan, children; Jalen, Terece, Kyran, twins Apoyakii and Anatakii and baby Inez, his grandson Kyrie, his two adopted sons Christian and William, his brothers Wesley (Cheryl), Bruce (Maria), Curtis and sisters Corrine (Marvin), Toby (Monty), Candace (Charles); uncles Bernard Shouting, Chris (Sandra) Shade, Thomas (Rosaline) Holy Singer, Alvin Wells, Winston, Bruno (Corrine), Warner (Debbie), Leonard, Raymond (Greta), Edmond, Randy (Gail), Tony (Jennifer), Ivan (Donna); aunts Mavis (Dennis) Shade, Christine Hoof, Mary Anne Holy Singer, Alvine (Lester) Low Horn, Adeline Smith, Celestine Twigg, Rosella Many Bears, Delores (John) Ground; Godfather Dale Low Horn, foster siblings; Godfrey (Little Man), Nicole, Rochelle, Jagger, Little Jagger, Mikey and numerous nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by his father Oliver, twin boys Morning Star & Evening Star, brother Cody, Nephew Riley, Niece Megan Jewel, paternal great grandparents; Ambrose & Maggie Shouting, paternal grandparents; Bertha Shouting & Allen Shade, maternal great grandparents; Pat & Paula Weasel Head, maternal great grandparents; Peter Many Bears & MaryAnn Long Time Squirrel, maternal grandparents; Jack & Margaret Many Bears, Uncles; Thomas Many Bears, Keith & Justin Shade & Marcelle Shouting Aunts; Justine Wostenberg, Bernadine Holy Singer, Geraldine Shouting, Delphine Holy Singer, Godmother; Sylvia Low Horn and numerous cousins on both sides.
Sterling was born on August 18, 1982 in Cardston, Alberta to Oliver and Ann Shouting.
Sterling was a special child who was the apple of his father and mother’s eyes, there was nothing that Sterling could do that was wrong in their eyes. From the moment he was born he knew what pow wow life was all about. Sterling started dancing as a toddler and lived the pow wow trail with his mom and dad travelling all over the US and Canada, he even made it to Hilo Hawaii with a small group of bro’s from the Blood Reserve where they sang and danced the whole weekend away. At the same time his parents were travelling the same trail singing gospel music (Life in the Spirit) and Sterling of course was every bit a part of it. He always stole the show singing songs like “Jesus Loves Me and Send Down the Rein (not rain, rein)”. Sterling was very talented, starting at a young age he strummed on his guitar however that didn’t last long when he picked up the drum and sang beautifully just like his dad and it was then he became “Tradish”. Sterling debuted his movie career as an extra in the film Dream Keeper. He was a championship dancer throughout the powwow trail, he started his dancing career as a traditional dancer, grass dancer and chicken dancer. He placed in many powwows all over Indian country. He danced with pride and honour. One time he joined a men’s traditional contest and placed first, he was too young to enter but the ambitious not so shy boy joined anyway.
He started school in Grouard Alberta and one day became very upset when he started Cree language lessons, the teacher asked what was wrong and Sterling told her “but I am Blackfoot not Cree” and burst into tears and the teacher said “Okay you don’t have to take Cree”. Sterling lived all over Alberta and northern British Columbia which included Chetwynd & Dawson Creek. Sterling gained his nickname “Stanog” through the cursillo movement and the name stuck with him.
Sterling had a fun-loving outgoing magnetic personality, he had an amazing smile he smiled with his whole face he had a contagious laugh. He loved all those who crossed his path, he was well known and graced all his friends and family with his presence. He was everybody’s baby. Sterling made friends wherever he went, on the pow wow trail he gained many long lasting friendships. From beginning until his last days his best bro’s were Lenny Rae Weasel Head, Smurf (Lorne) Wells, Yjow-Zeh Many Bears, Deon White Man, John Boy Moosomin, Cody Provost and Joseph Bangry. Sterling had many brothers in West Moberly, The Blood Reserve, Siksika and Amskapipikani.
His main occupation was a chef, he loved his cooking as much as he loved his eating.
Sterling’s world changed when his pride and joys were born; Jalen, Terece, Kyran, Apoyakii, Anatakii and Inez. He was blessed with a beautiful grandson Kyrie the only boy in his little family.
Sterling became friends with Jasmine 14 years ago, there he had the honor to raise his adopted sons Christian and William. Sterling and Jasmine shared a lot of history together, Jasmine is honoured to have gained 6 beautiful daughters and will be forever grateful to him for helping raise her boys. Jasmine has always been apart of the family, she is very close to her mother in law Ann. He will forever be in her heart, thoughts and prayers, words cannot express how much she loves and appreciates him.
Sterling lived his life to the fullest, from a traditional dancer, a singer, a drummer, a rapper, a cook, a father and a gypsy he will forever be in our hearts and taught us anything is possible.
A Wake Service will be held at Legacy Funeral Home, Cardston on Wednesday, October 21st, from 4:00 - 8:00 pm. A Viewing will be held on Thursday, October 22nd, from 9:30 - 11:00 with a Service to follow at 11:00 am.
(Due to COVID-19 restrictions a limited number will be allowed into the service at a time.)
To WATCH the Service online CLICK HERE
send condolences CLICK HERE