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