French word for wolf
le loup
le rat musqué
French word for raven
l'ours
le corbeau
Which one of the seven teachings is BEAR a symbol for?
Courage
Love
Michif word for bear
enn lootr
aen noor
Michif word for otter
enn lootr
koorboo
Cree word for coyote
mikisiw
mêstacâkan
French word for buffalo
le bison
la tortue
French word for beaver
le castor
le renard
Cree word for owl
ôhô
wacask
Cree word for buffalo
paskwâwimostos
amisk
Which one of the seven teachings is WOLF a symbol for?
Honesty
Humility
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
Which one of the seven teachings is SABE (Sasquatch/Big Foot) a symbol for?
Honesty
Love
Michif word for wolf
aen loo
aen pchi loo
Cree word for muskrat
wacask
nikik
Cree word for fox
mahkesîs
mikisiw
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
French word for eagle
l'aigle
la loutre
Which one of the seven teachings is BUFFALO a symbol for?
Truth
Respect
Michif word for fox
atim
aen rinaar
In some Indigenous cultures, this animal is responsible for the creation of the world and represents Mother Earth.
dog
turtle
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
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 eagle
miskinâhk
mikisiw
French word for turtle
le serpent
la tortue
Michif word for buffalo
lii bufloo
aen kaastor
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
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
Cree word for beaver
amisk
mêstacâkan
Which one of the seven teachings is EAGLE a symbol for?
Wisdom
Love
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.
werewolf
muskrat
A Métis trickster. Often stories about this legend are to teach children to listen and behave.
le renard
Roogaroo
Cree word for bear
Wisakedjak
maskwa
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
Michif word for coyote
aen pchi loo
aen noor
Cree word for otter
nikik
mêstacâkan
Michif word for raven
aen pchi loo
koorboo
French word for owl
le hibou
le bison
Which one of the seven teachings is TURTLE a symbol for?
Humility
Truth
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
Cree word for raven
kahkakiw
nikik
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
French word for fox
le renard
l'aigle
Michif word for muskrat
aen raa doo
aen kaastor
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
Cree word for turtle
miskinâhk
paskwâwimostos
Michif word for beaver
aen kaastor
la torcheu
French word for muskrat
le rat musqué
le castor
French word for coyote
le bison
le coyote
Michif word for eagle
aen groo zwayzoo
aen raa doo
French word for werewolf
le loup garou
le corbeau
Which one of the seven teachings is BEAVER a symbol for?
Respect
Wisdom
French word for bear
l'ours
le corbeau
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
Cree word for wolf
mahihkan
wacask
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
Michif word for turtle
aen yiiboo
la torcheu
French word for otter
le cheval
la loutre
In some Indigenous cultures, this animal represents providing for others, strength and the ability to survive.
muskrat
buffalo
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
Michif word for owl
lii bufloo
aen yiiboo