Animal Legends in French, Métis, and Indigenous Cultures | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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.

Sabe (Sasquatch / Big Foot)

werewolf

Which one of the seven teachings is SABE (Sasquatch/Big Foot) a symbol for?

Honesty

Love

Which one of the seven teachings is WOLF a symbol for?

Humility

Honesty

Which one of the seven teachings is TURTLE a symbol for?

Truth

Humility

Which one of the seven teachings is BUFFALO a symbol for?

Respect

Truth

Which one of the seven teachings is BEAVER a symbol for?

Wisdom

Respect

Which one of the seven teachings is EAGLE a symbol for?

Love

Wisdom

Which one of the seven teachings is BEAR a symbol for?

Courage

Love

Cree word for wolf

mahihkan

wacask

Michif word for wolf

aen loo

aen pchi loo

French word for wolf

le loup

le rat musqué

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

Cree word for otter

nikik

mêstacâkan

Michif word for otter

enn lootr

koorboo

French word for otter

la loutre

le cheval

Cree word for muskrat

wacask

nikik

Michif word for muskrat

aen raa doo

aen kaastor

French word for muskrat

le rat musqué

le castor

Cree word for turtle

miskinâhk

paskwâwimostos

Michif word for turtle

la torcheu

aen yiiboo

French word for turtle

la tortue

le serpent

Cree word for fox

mahkesîs

mikisiw

Michif word for fox

aen rinaar

atim

French word for fox

le renard

l'aigle

Cree word for beaver

amisk

mêstacâkan

Michif word for beaver

aen kaastor

la torcheu

French word for beaver

le castor

le renard

Cree word for eagle

mikisiw

miskinâhk

Michif word for eagle

aen groo zwayzoo

aen raa doo

French word for eagle

l'aigle

la loutre

Cree word for bear

maskwa

Wisakedjak

Michif word for bear

aen noor

enn lootr

French word for bear

l'ours

le corbeau

Cree word for buffalo

paskwâwimostos

amisk

Michif word for buffalo

lii bufloo

aen kaastor

French word for buffalo

le bison

la tortue

Cree word for coyote

mêstacâkan

mikisiw

Michif word for coyote

aen pchi loo

aen noor

French word for coyote

le coyote

le bison

Cree word for owl

ôhô

wacask

Michif word for owl

aen yiiboo

lii bufloo

French word for owl

le hibou

le bison

Cree word for raven

kahkakiw

nikik

Michif word for raven

koorboo

aen pchi loo

French word for raven

le corbeau

l'ours

French word for werewolf

le loup garou

le corbeau

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.

otter

fish

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

In some Indigenous cultures, this animal is responsible for the creation of the world and represents Mother Earth.

turtle

dog

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.

fox

muskrat

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.

beaver

turtle

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

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".

bear

buffalo

In some Indigenous cultures, this animal represents providing for others, strength and the ability to survive.

buffalo

muskrat

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

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.

owl

turtle

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.

owl

muskrat

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

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.

raven

beaver

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.

Wisakedjak

Wacask

A Métis trickster. Often stories about this legend are to teach children to listen and behave.

Roogaroo

le renard

This French legend about werewolves talks about a farmer who had werewolves to do all his farm work.

The Devil and His Werewolves

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