Cree word for muskrat
nikik
wacask
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
Michif word for otter
koorboo
enn lootr
Michif word for owl
aen yiiboo
lii bufloo
French word for buffalo
le bison
la tortue
Michif word for beaver
aen kaastor
la torcheu
French word for eagle
la loutre
l'aigle
Michif word for turtle
aen yiiboo
la torcheu
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
French word for werewolf
le loup garou
le corbeau
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
French word for raven
l'ours
le corbeau
Cree word for turtle
paskwâwimostos
miskinâhk
Cree word for wolf
mahihkan
wacask
A Métis trickster. Often stories about this legend are to teach children to listen and behave.
Roogaroo
le renard
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
French word for coyote
le coyote
le bison
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.
otter
coyote
Michif word for bear
aen noor
enn lootr
Which one of the seven teachings is EAGLE a symbol for?
Love
Wisdom
Cree word for beaver
mêstacâkan
amisk
Cree word for fox
mikisiw
mahkesîs
Michif word for raven
koorboo
aen pchi loo
Which one of the seven teachings is BEAR a symbol for?
Courage
Love
Michif word for buffalo
aen kaastor
lii bufloo
French word for bear
l'ours
le corbeau
French word for turtle
la tortue
le serpent
Cree word for eagle
miskinâhk
mikisiw
Cree word for otter
nikik
mêstacâkan
French word for wolf
le loup
le rat musqué
Which one of the seven teachings is TURTLE a symbol for?
Humility
Truth
Michif word for muskrat
aen kaastor
aen raa doo
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
Michif word for fox
atim
aen rinaar
Which one of the seven teachings is BUFFALO a symbol for?
Truth
Respect
French word for owl
le bison
le hibou
Michif word for eagle
aen groo zwayzoo
aen raa doo
Cree word for raven
kahkakiw
nikik
French word for otter
la loutre
le cheval
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
Cree word for bear
Wisakedjak
maskwa
Cree word for coyote
mêstacâkan
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 beaver
le renard
le castor
In some Indigenous cultures, this animal is responsible for the creation of the world and represents Mother Earth.
turtle
dog
Cree word for owl
ôhô
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
French word for fox
l'aigle
le renard
Which one of the seven teachings is BEAVER a symbol for?
Wisdom
Respect
Michif word for coyote
aen noor
aen pchi loo
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, some believe it was the only animal that helped Creator to bring up land from water and is considered lucky.
werewolf
muskrat
This French legend about werewolves talks about a farmer who had werewolves to do all his farm work.
The Devil and His Werewolves
Bear Listens
French word for muskrat
le rat musqué
le castor
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
Which one of the seven teachings is WOLF a symbol for?
Honesty
Humility
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 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
Michif word for wolf
aen pchi loo
aen loo
Cree word for buffalo
paskwâwimostos
amisk
Which one of the seven teachings is SABE (Sasquatch/Big Foot) a symbol for?
Honesty
Love