7 Grandfather teachings
What does the Beaver represent?
Wisdom
What are the 4 colours of the medicine wheel?
Red, Yellow, Black and White
Why is North America called Turtle Island?
It resembles a turtle
What 2 types of buffalos did the settlers confuse?
North American Bison and Asian Water Buffalo
What 2 types of boats did the Indigenous peoples invent?
Canoe and Kayak
What animal represents respect?
Bison/Buffalo
What are the 4 sacred medicines associated with the medicine wheel?
Cedar, Sage, Sweetgrass and Tobacco
Who landed on the back of the turtle?
Skywoman
Can bison run faster than horses ?
Yes
Snow goggles are known as what today?
Ski goggles
The turtle represents?
Truth
Do all indigenous peoples use the Medicine Wheel?
No
Why is Turtle Island sacred
It's a worldview, a symbol of life, resilience, and a deep spiritual connection to the Earth
Do both male and female bison grow horns?
Yes
More than one person sleeps in it
Bunkbed
What animal represents bravery?
Bear
What are the 4 aspects of a person?
Mental, physical, emotional and spiritual
Are all the oral histories about Turtle Island the same?
No
Are Bison nearsighted or farsighted?
Nearsighted ( they can only see up close)
It takes this to bounce
Rubber
What does the Wolf represent?
Humility
Why is the Medicine wheel important?
It serves as a guide for understanding the interconnectedness of all things, promoting balance and healing.
What was the last animal to swim down for a piece of soil?
The muskrat swam deep and remained under water for a long time. Eventually the muskrat resurfaced with some wet soil in its paws.
Can Bison jump?
Yes, up to 6 feet high!
It stops you from getting a sunburn
Sunscreen