Artwork
Even though Indigenous artwork varies from Clan to Clan; what is one thing they all have in common.
* Culture
* Spirituality
* Animals
What does a Bear/Maskwa represent for Indigenous People?
Courage/Strength
What does tansi mean in English?
Hello
What does the Indigenous drum represent?
Our heart beat/connection to God/Creator
Name two-three things Indigenous people lived in?
Log/lodge house, Tipi, Igloo, wigwam, qarmaq, tupiq
Braiding hair, making baskets, beading, sewing all incorporate this technique?
* Hand/Eye Coordination
* Under/Over OR Over/Under
What does an Eagle Feather represent for Indigenous People?
* Even better than receiving a medal, a symbol of overcoming something or doing something really good for the community
What Does Hiy Hiy/Hay Hay/Hai Hai mean in English?
Thank You
What was the year that the last Residential school closed down?
1996
Name 2-3 Indigenous traditional foods.
Bannock, Berry soup, wild meat, pemmican
What does a red hand print represent for Indigenous people during Red Dress Day?
*Represents loss/grief, being silenced, going missing/passing away and resiliency.
Name all animals in the 7 sacred teachings and what they represented in the story?
* Buffalo (Respect), Eagle (Love), Kichasabe/bigfoot (Honesty), Bear (courage), Wolf (Humility), Beaver (wisdom), Turtle (Truth)
What does Mostos mean in English? (Hint:Animal)
Cow
In what year was the First Residential school created
1831
How many poles are utilized in setting up a cree Tipi?
15 poles
The medicine wheel has 4 realms that address areas of health that we need to work on in order to be healthy and happy; what are they?
* Emotional, Mental, Physical and Spiritual
In the story The Raven and the Pink Salmon; what was the lesson that Raven learned?
Respect
What does Kohkos mean in English (Hint: is an animal)
Pig
Who are the two recognized leaders of the Metis people?
Louis Riel and Gabriel Dumont
what are the 4 most recognized medicines that Indigenous people utilize in ceremonies/rituals?
Cedar, Sage, Sweetgrass, and Tobacco
What do we call a dot that is different colour from the rest of the dots? And what does it represent?
* Spirit dot; reminder that we all make mistakes but that it is okay
In the Story Mayuk and the Salmon Woman; what lesson did learn from this story?
Gratitude/thankfulness
What does Wahkohtowin mean in English?
Natural Law
Provide at least two examples of enfranchisement (ways Indigenous people lost their Indian Status)?
Bill C-31, Becoming a doctor/nun/priest/lawyer/teacher/joining military, left reserve for more than 4 yrs, getting a university degree, etc.
What areas of the body do we bring smudge smoke towards and Why?
Head, Eyes, Ears, Mouth, Heart and then rest of body. For Cleansing, connection to a higher power (God). Removing bad things and only allowing good things in.