Misc.
Why did the Birch Tree Turn White?
because the bear ate all the berries.
Wihsakitchak took a willow and whipped the trees.
How many numbered treaties are there in Canada?
11 Numbered Treaties
Which 3 distinct groups are in Canada?
First Nation, Metis and Inuit
All inhabitants indigenous to their lands and territories, and their descendants
who are the Indigenous People
who is Kevin Bouvier
What were the 4 main aspects of the medicine wheel
Physical, Spiritual, Mental and Emotional
How many Numbered Treaties are there in Saskatchewan?
6 Numbered treaties 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 10
What does Culture mean?
Shared beliefs, values, customs and way of life.
A person who is registered as an Indian or is entitled to be registered as an Indian under the Indian Act.
what is Indian
Which 2 topics did our presenter discuss
Smudge and Tipi Teachings
What year was the Royal Proclamation established
1763
What numbered Treaty do we reside on?
Treaty 10
Name a well known Indigenous Culture or Belief?
Living off the land, traditional Medicines, Cree language, traditional food, oral traditions, traditional ceremonies
an agreement between individuals or parties.
ex. the crown & first nation people
known as a Treaty
Name 3 tipi teachings that were discussed
Respect, Love, Obedience
Information and stories that are passed down through generation after generation?
Oral Teachings
What Year was Treaty 10 Signed?
1906
A cultural practice that is passed down through teachings and gathering from the land?
Hunting/Fishing/Trapping
Canadian Legislation first passed in 1876, and amended many times since then; defines as indian in relation to federal obligation, and sets out a series of regulations applying to indians living on reserves
Indian Act
Someone who holds useful traditional information?
is a Knowledge keeper
Name the 4 symbols in the middle/circle on our Treaty 10 Flag
Moose, Fish, Beaver, Blueberries
What was the name of the Chief who Signed our Treaty for Canoe Lake?
Chief John Iron
How are Indigenous Communities preserving their languages and traditions today?
By practicing their language and continuing their traditions and passing them on to others.
An indian person who is not registered as an Indian under the Indian Act. This may be because his or her ancestors were never registered, or because he or she lost indian status under former provisions of the Indian Act.
Non Status Indian
Name any other Tipi Teaching/Pole
Humility, Happiness, Faith, Kinship, Cleanliness, Thankfulness, Share, Strength, Good child rearing, Hope, Ultimate protection