Captikwl
In the Captikwl “How Food was Given”, what is the Nsilxen name for Chief Black Bear?
Skimxist (Jaguar, 2022).
The Enowkinwixw relies heavily on small numbers selected by a majority as decision-makers in the interests of expediency of time. T/F?
False (Armstrong, 1999, para.18)
A type of government that involves everyone getting to ‘vote’.
Democracy (Netherton. C. 2021)
Give one example of a traditional indigenous plant
Saskatoon Berry, Bitterroot, Buttercups, black moss, huckleberries, cattail, etc. (Joseph, 2013, p.108)
What is the word for oral traditional Syilx stories that have been passed down?
Captiqwl (Robinson, 2004, p. 16).
In Captikwl who is often referred to as “The Trickster”?
Coyote/Sinklip (Syilx, 2017).
At which level does the Enowkinwixw make more sense and is more essential? Hint: Small or big communities
Big communities because there is a greater possibility of different opinions. (Armstrong, 1999, para.16)
Gender Role of caring for children and others in the community.
Women/Female (Roy. K. C 2004)
What is the main mammal hunted by the Syilx People in the fall season?
Deer (Mourning Dove, 1990)
Which is the correct way to say thank you in Syilx: Way. Limt. Iskwist
Limt (Westbank, 2021).
Captikwl are passed down by Elders to this generation.
Children (Syilx, 2017).
What are the four perspectives included in the Enowkinwixw?
Youth, Fathers, Mothers and Elders. (Armstrong, 1999, para. 2)
Role of Healing, storytelling and knowledge keeping.
Elders (Netherton. C. 2021)
Hunted deer cannot be eaten or cooked until the end of the hunting season. T/F
True (Mourning Dove, 1990)
What is the language of the Syilx people?
Nsyilxcen (Armstrong, 2009, p. 74).
In the Captikwl “How Food was Given” who was the creature who brought Black Bear back to life?
Fly (Jaguar, 2022).
In the Enowkinwixw they are the Nurturers and represent Community Relations, People Connections, Consequences, and the well-being of relatives.
Sia (Saskatoon berry)(Armstrong, 1999, para.9)
This type of society means everyone is equal.
Egalitarian. (Surette. F. “Political Anthropology”. 2024)
According to the Syilx tradition, who should be given the first salmon caught by the young people?
to an Elder (Mourning Dove, 1990)
What are the words of the Syilx language inspired by?
The noises of nature (Armstrong, 2009, p. 79).
In the Captikwl “How Names were Given” who is the spirit who chooses the names?
“ḱʷĺncutn” (Derickson, 2024).
What does the first stage of the Enowkinwixw consist of?
Concrete facts and information about how people are affected and how people are feeling. (Armstrong, 1999, para.5)
A form of subsistence that relies on natural goods (plants, animals, etc.) for survival.
Foraging. (Surette. F. “Kinship”. 2024)
Who was allowed to eat deer kidneys, bone marrow, or unborn fawns in the Syilx culture?
Adults and Elders (Mourning Dove, 1990)
What family of languages did the Syilx language derive from?
Salishan (Armstrong, 2009, p. 75).