Cultures
These people made special poles with animal carvings
Haida
This big animal with antlers is found in Canada and is very important to many Indigenous people/cultures
Moose
Indigenous people often share these to share their history and lessons
Stories/Storytelling
This special day on June 21st celebrate Indigenous peoples in Canada
Indigenous Peoples Day
This sweet treat comes from trees and is put on pancakes
Maple Syrup
This kind of house is made of animal skins and looks like a cone
Tipi
This animal is known for building dams and is a symbols of Canada
Beaver
Sometimes known as the Sacred Hoop, has been used by generations of various Native American tribes for health and healing
Medicine Wheel
This holiday celebrates the contributions of Indigenous Veterans
Indigenous Veterans Day
This plant has yellow kernels and was grown by many Indigenous people
Corn
These people live in the cold Arctic and build homes from snow
Inuit
This large bird can be found in many Indigenous storis and is very powerful
Eagle
This type of dance is done in a circle and is very important
Round Dance
This celebration involves music, dance and colourful outfits
Powwow
These nuts come from Oak Trees and were eaten by Indigenous people
Acorns
These people made houses called longhouses and grew corn
Haudenosaunee/Iroquois
This fast animal with big antlers is found in the forest
Deer
This plant is often used in ceremonies and is considered very special
sage
This event is held in Calgary and celebrates Indigenous and non Indigenous celebrations
Calgary Stampede
This large sea mammal is hunted for its meat and blubber
Whale
This event has lots of dancing and drumming
Powwow
This animal lives in the Artic and is white
Polar Bear
This traditional food is made by mixing ground corn with water and baking it
cornbread
This traditional ceremony involves the use of sacred fire and special plants
smudging ceremony
Often eaten raw by Inuit people and is bright pink in colour
Salmon