In some Indigenous cultures, this animal is responsible for the creation of the world and represents Mother Earth.
turtle
dog
Cree word for fox
mikisiw
mahkesîs
French word for coyote
le bison
le coyote
French word for raven
le corbeau
l'ours
In some Indigenous cultures, this animal represents strength, leadership, prestige, spirit healing and creation. This animal is connected with peace and friendship and inspires people of all societies.
eagle
bear
Which one of the seven teachings is SABE (Sasquatch/Big Foot) a symbol for?
Love
Honesty
Cree word for otter
nikik
mêstacâkan
Michif word for otter
enn lootr
koorboo
In some Indigenous cultures, this animal is a reminder that this animal needs his _______ pack just as we need family. This animal reminds us to live life selflessly, not selfishly.
wolf
bear
Michif word for raven
koorboo
aen pchi loo
Cree word for buffalo
paskwâwimostos
amisk
Michif word for fox
aen rinaar
atim
Cree word for bear
Wisakedjak
maskwa
In some Indigenous cultures, some believe it was the only animal that helped Creator to bring up land from water and is considered lucky.
muskrat
werewolf
Which one of the seven teachings is BEAVER a symbol for?
Respect
Wisdom
Michif word for owl
lii bufloo
aen yiiboo
Which one of the seven teachings is WOLF a symbol for?
Honesty
Humility
Michif word for turtle
aen yiiboo
la torcheu
French word for buffalo
la tortue
le bison
In some Indigenous cultures, this animal represents strength, humility, motherhood, teaching. This animal is a protector of the animal kingdom and often referred to as "Elder Kinsmen".
buffalo
bear
This is legend is about an adventurous and funny trickster in Cree culture. There are many different stories about this legend. He may look different from story to story. He may have had his powers removed by the Creator.
Wacask
Wisakedjak
Cree word for turtle
miskinâhk
paskwâwimostos
Michif word for coyote
aen noor
aen pchi loo
French word for wolf
le loup
le rat musqué
In some Indigenous cultures, this animal represents creativity, artistic, and determined. This animal is considered a carpenter of the animal kingdom and represents a builder of dreams. This animal has strong home and family connections.
turtle
beaver
Michif word for bear
aen noor
enn lootr
French word for owl
le hibou
le bison
Michif word for buffalo
lii bufloo
aen kaastor
Which one of the seven teachings is TURTLE a symbol for?
Humility
Truth
Michif word for wolf
aen pchi loo
aen loo
In some Indigenous cultures, this animal is a jokester, has many personalities, and reminds you to beware of the evil side of others and to be resourceful.
coyote
otter
Which one of the seven teachings is EAGLE a symbol for?
Wisdom
Love
Cree word for beaver
amisk
mêstacâkan
Michif word for beaver
aen kaastor
la torcheu
Michif word for muskrat
aen kaastor
aen raa doo
French word for otter
le cheval
la loutre
In some Indigenous cultures, this animal represents providing for others, strength and the ability to survive.
buffalo
muskrat
French word for bear
l'ours
le corbeau
Cree word for raven
kahkakiw
nikik
Which one of the seven teachings is BUFFALO a symbol for?
Truth
Respect
In some Indigenous cultures, this animal is cunning and a trickser. This animal represents the ability to find your way around, to be swift in tricky situations and to overcome challenges.
muskrat
fox
In French legends, this animal is believed to help women find husbands. If a woman hears this animal when she is pregnant, it means she is having a girl.
muskrat
owl
French word for beaver
le renard
le castor
Cree word for coyote
mikisiw
mêstacâkan
This legend reminds one to never lie or gossip, to be honest with yourself and with others. This legend reminds one to speak from your heart and be true to your word.
werewolf
Sabe (Sasquatch / Big Foot)
French word for turtle
le serpent
la tortue
Which one of the seven teachings is BEAR a symbol for?
Courage
Love
French word for eagle
la loutre
l'aigle
French word for werewolf
le corbeau
le loup garou
This animal is a mythical animal in French cultures who is considered a mediator between life and death. This animal is cunning and dangerous, and is bad omen because is often seen in battles.
beaver
raven
In some Indigenous cultures, this animal is known for bringing back the sun (and the moon in some stories). The animal is considered a transformer or trickster.
raven
fox
Cree word for muskrat
nikik
wacask
This French legend about werewolves talks about a farmer who had werewolves to do all his farm work.
Bear Listens
The Devil and His Werewolves
In some West Coast Indigenous groups, this animal represents loyalty and honesty. In Northern British Columbia and the Alaskan coast, this animal is associated with ghosts and drowning.
fish
otter
In some Indigenous cultures, this animal can represent different things. It can be a sign of wisdom, omens, and visions of the night or it can warn people of danger and death.
turtle
owl
French word for muskrat
le castor
le rat musqué
French word for fox
l'aigle
le renard
Cree word for eagle
miskinâhk
mikisiw
Cree word for owl
wacask
ôhô
A Métis trickster. Often stories about this legend are to teach children to listen and behave.
le renard
Roogaroo
Cree word for wolf
wacask
mahihkan
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