Origin
Are creation stories always about how the world was created? What else do they describe?
No. It can also describe how the elements came to be the way we know them today and offer guidelines for how to treat all beings.
What are the four sacred medicines?
Tabacco, Cedar, Sweetgrass, Sage
What is medicine?
Anything good is deemed as medicine.
How many Indigenous Children Attended?
100,000-150,000
The three largest Canadian Indigenous groups are:
First Nation, Metis, Inuit
What is the Indigenous belief on death/afterlife
There is no precise belief about life after death. Combinations of belief are common.
What is a "Smudge"? What does the ceremony look like?
A ceremony performed to cleanse ourselves and connect us with our spirit and with the Creator. Can be used to cleanse or purify.
What Indigenous animal is said to support the world and is an icon in itself?
Turtle
Why were Residential Schools Opened?
Europeans believed that Indigenous people should be assimilated into he European way of living.
Who is the founder of Indigenous Peoples?
There is no single founder.
What does the turtle in the creation story "Turtle Island" symbolize?
It is a symbol for life, the earth, and Indigenous identity. The turtle is a marker of identity and culture
What is the desired outcome of a "Vision Quest"?
They hope to receive a message from Spirit, which they bring back to the Medicine Man to help interpret the meaning.
What does the circle of the Medicine Wheel symbolize?
Is a metaphor for equality; there is no beginning or end; no leader; everyone works together in a good way.
How did residential schools try to assimilate Indigenous people into society? (3)
forbidden from practicing their culture, separating families, harsh discipline.
A Two Row Wampum Belt symbolizes...
an agreement between two parties
with conditions under which the Indigenous Peoples welcomed the European people to this land.
What is the Great Law of Peace?
Brought together by the 5 Nations, it offers a way to live their lives on Turtle Island (a guideline)
What does a person's name express? Who usually chooses this name?
The identity of the person and their relationship to the Great Spirit. Usually chosen by an elder.
What is a Wampum belt?
A belt made to carry messages of great importance, with different designs and patterns to symbolize different messages.
What are the effects of Residential Schools on Students? (4)
Loss of Indigenous language, tradition, spirituality, culture, PTSD, Detachment from family.
What is colonization?
The process of settling among and establishing control over the Indigenous people of an area.
Creation stories often feature a ( ) or ( ).
quest or journey
What does the Pipe symbolize in the Sacred Pipe Ceremony?
Unity and harmony of the world. Joining bowl to stem symbolizes balance between man and woman.
What are the Seven Grandfather Teachings (definition and the 7 teachings)
Cherished virtues within any Indigenous community, providing guidance on how to live a good life (Wisdom, love, respect, bravery, honesty, humility, truth).
What 4 churches were Residential Schools run by and who funded these schools?
1. Roman
2. Anglican
3. United
4. Presbyterian
The Canadian Government funded the schools
What percentage makes up the Indigenous population in North and South America?
13%