History
_________ is the name for people in Canada who lived on the land before colonists (e.g. first nations, metis, inuit)
This circle represents the 4 quadrants and wellness domains used for health and healing
*Bonus 100 points if the team can name all 4 quadrants
The Medicine Wheel
* Spiritual, Mental, Physical, Emotional
These people are visionary, dreamers, and can see the bigger picture
Eagles
__________ is the term that identifies indigenous people in Canada who originally had 1 parent that was first nations and 1 parent from white settlers. People used to call them "half breeds"
Métis
This is the process of burning sacred medicines and using the smoke for purification.
Smudging
_________ is land set aside by the Canadian Government for Indigenous people to live on and managed under the Indian Act. These lands still exist such as Enoch Cree Nation, Saddle Lake, or Beaver Lake
Reserves
_____ ______ occurs before or during an exam when a student feels intense worry or nervousness that interferes with their ability to perform
Test Anxiety
These people are quiet and do not like being the centre of attention. They prefer to work alone and avoid drama.
Mouse
____ _______ is the term to identify people in Canada who lived south of the tree line and mainly south of the artic circle
First Nations
An instrument that some First Nations believe makes the heartbeat of Mother Earth.
The Drum
an official agreement about land and payment that was made between Indigenous people and the Crown (United Kingdom)
Treaties
Made of X amount of messages of traditional values and hopes for the future. These are used as guiding principles to live a happy life
The 7 Sacred Teachings
This animal was hunted near extinction in the great plains. It was a principle food source, and used for clothing, shelter, tools, jewelry and in ceremonies.
__________ is a term to identify indigenous people in Canada who typically live in Northern Canada near the Arctic circle
Inuit
This protein-filled snack is made of dried meat, fat and berries.
Pemmican
_________ __________ is the name given to Canadian government and Catholic Church run schools that Indigenous children were taken to
Residential Schools
_________ ___________ are used for discussion, problem solving, and/or decision making. Each person has the opportunity to discuss how their personal, school, and home life is going.
Sharing Circle Or Talking Circle
How do some Indigenous people of Canada act when they kill their prey? (What do they say or do?)
They thank the animals' spirit for giving up their lives.
This is a slogan and message used to honour the innocent lives lost during residential schools
Every Child Matters
Name 4 sacred medicines shared by cultural facilitator, Gary.
*Bonus point per medicine if you can provide information about the medicine / what it is used for
Sage:used for smudging, ceremonies, and teachings. is used for releasing what is troubling the mind and for removing negative energy. It is also used for cleansing homes and sacred items.
Cedar:The spiritual meaning of cedar is protection, wisdom and strength. May be used during fasting, sweat lodge, and other ceremonies
Sweetgrass: believed to invite the good spirits and sweet dispositions. It is often burned at the beginning of a prayer or ceremony to attract positive energies.
Saskatoon Berry: The fruit is used in soups, stews, meat dishes, pemmican and dried cakes. Saskatoon berry juice is used to cure stomach ailments, and is a mild laxative. The juice is also used to make eye drops and eardrops. Arrows and pipes can be made from the stems of the saskatoon berry.
Rat Root: fighting off colds, coughs, upset stomachs and fevers.
BearBerry: is smoked in a sacred pipe, carrying the smoker’s prayers to the Great Spirit. It is also made into a tea to treat inflammation of the urinary tract, kidney stones, back sprains and other infections.
Mint: to treat colds, coughs, chest pains, stomach pains and heart ailments.
Wild Rose Flower: used for skin, prevention for cold and flu, food, teas, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, aphrodisiac, and pain-relieving properties.
Muskeg plant: Tea is good for skin problems, rheumatism, gout, insect repellent, sore throats, colds, asthma, sores and burns, good for bad nerves, and it helps you have great night's sleep.
Dandelion: treat kidney disease, swelling, skin problems, heartburn, and upset stomach.
What year did the last residential school close
* 100 bonus points if the team can identify which province this school was located in
1996
Bonus answer: Saskatchewan
Name an example a student may experience in each category of test anxiety
Behavioural & Physical & Emotional & Cognitive (brain)
Behavioural: not being able to sleep, fidigeting, overthink, bite their nails
Physical: sick to the stomach, increased heart beat, sweat, fast breathing
Emotional: cry, scream, become angry, feel hopeless,
Cognitive: negative thoughts, worrying about the exam, telling themselves they are going to fail, overthink
How do the Inuit people get rid of the blood from a seal?
As a group they would pat their hands on the blood and lick until all the blood was gone
___________ _________ is the negative patterns & emotions passed down from one family line to the next.
Generational Trauma OR Intergenerational Trauma
What is the name of the Inuit lamp that provides light and warmth to the earth
* bonus 100 points name the animal that the oil is from
The Qulliq
* Whale