Artwork
Animals
Cree Language
Shared History
Livelihood
100

Even though Indigenous artwork varies from Clan to Clan; what is one thing they all have in common.

* Culture

* Spirituality

* Animals

100

What does a Bear/Maskwa represent for Indigenous People?

Courage/Strength

100

What does tansi mean in English?

Hello

100

What does the Indigenous drum represent?

Our heart beat/connection to God/Creator

100

Name two-three things Indigenous people lived in?

Log/lodge house, Tipi, Igloo, wigwam, qarmaq, tupiq

200

Braiding hair, making baskets, beading, sewing all incorporate this technique?

* Hand/Eye Coordination

* Under/Over OR Over/Under

200

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

200

What Does Hiy Hiy/Hay Hay/Hai Hai mean in English?

Thank You

200

What was the year that the last Residential school closed down?

1996

200

Name 2-3 Indigenous traditional foods.

Bannock, Berry soup, wild meat, pemmican

300

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.

300

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)

300

What does Mostos mean in English? (Hint:Animal)

Cow

300

In what year was the First Residential school created

1831

300

How many poles are utilized in setting up a cree Tipi? 

15 poles

400

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

400

In the story The Raven and the Pink Salmon; what was the lesson that Raven learned?

Respect

400

What does Kohkos mean in English (Hint: is an animal)

Pig

400

Who are the two recognized leaders of the Metis people?

Louis Riel and Gabriel Dumont

400

what are the 4 most recognized medicines that Indigenous people utilize in ceremonies/rituals?

Cedar, Sage, Sweetgrass, and Tobacco

500

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

500

In the Story Mayuk and the Salmon Woman; what lesson did learn from this story?

Gratitude/thankfulness

500

What does Wahkohtowin mean in English?

Natural Law

500

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.

500

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.