Embark on a mesmerizing journey through the rich tapestry of Indigenous Canadian folklore with Tibik-kìzis!
This captivating collection brings together a wealth of First Nations tales, each steeped in the wisdom, culture, and traditions of Native peoples. Within these pages, you’ll discover why storytelling was traditionally reserved for the long winter nights, a sacred practice that weaves together the fabric of community and shared history.
Explore creation myths that illuminate the cosmos and reveal the origins of the sun, featuring the legendary Raven, a celestial being who shaped the laws of nature and guided the first humans. Encounter supernatural beings that explain the mysteries of our world, from the Chippewa’s tales of the first corn and robin to the sacred rituals and objects that have shaped Indigenous life.
Gathered around the warmth of a fire, you’ll be transported to another realm as these enchanting stories come to life through the vivid imagery and imaginative prowess of their narrators. Each tale is a window into the hearts and minds of the storytellers, reflecting the beauty and complexity of a culture that has thrived for generations.
Tibik-kìzis is not just a collection; it’s an invitation to experience the profound connection between people and nature, the sacredness of life, and the enduring legacy of Indigenous storytelling. Join us in celebrating these timeless tales, and walk the path of discovery through the enchanting world of First Nations folklore!
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PREFACE
ORIGIN OF LIGHT
ERONENIERA
THE STORY OF MANABUSH
MISHEMOKWA
THE GREAT FLOOD
THE LEGEND OF THE THUNDER BIRDS
CREATION OF LIGHT
MISHOSHA
THE ORIGIN OF TOBACCO
PEETA KWAY
ORIGIN OF MAPLE SUGAR
THE CELESTIAL SISTERS
COMING OF FIRE
AT-O-SIS, THE SERPENT
HOW GRIZZLY BEAR AND COYOTE MADE LIGHT AND THE SEASONS
THE PARTRIDGE
ORIGIN OF LIGHT AND FIRE
THE INVISIBLE ONE
HOW FIRE WAS SECURED
THE WEEWILLMEKQ’
MANABUSH AND THE GREAT FISH
FISH-HAWK AND SCAPEGRACE
OLD ONE
THE WONDERFUL EXPLOITS OF GRASSHOPPER
THE GREAT FIRE
THE GIANT MAGICIANS
WHY THE SUN IS BRIGHT
THE CLIFF OF SINIKIELT
THE DEPARTURE OF MANABUSH
OSSEO, THE SON OF THE EVENING STAR
SUN AND MOON
THE WOMAN IN THE MOON
THE REQUEST FOR IMMORTALITY
MOON
WAR WITH THE SKY PEOPLE
HOW TWO SISTERS GOT OUT OF SKY LAND
THE STAR HUNTERS
RABBIT AND PANTHER
THE GREAT BEAR AND THE HUNTER
ORIGIN OF THE CHINOOK WIND
WHY DEER NEVER EAT MEN
HOW SHEWISH BECAME A GREAT WHALE HUNTER
WHEN GLACIER MARRIED CHINOOK’S DAUGHTER
MINK’S WAR WITH THE SOUTHEAST WIND
CAPTURE OF WIND
THE PORCUPINE AND THE TWO SISTERS
WHY LIGHTNING STRIKES THE TREES
ORIGIN OF TSILHQOT’IN CAÑON
ORIGIN OF DEATH
TURTLE
HOW DEATH CAME
ORIGIN OF ARROWHEADS
HOW THE INDIANS FIRST OBTAINED BLANKETS
BALL-CARRIER AND THE BAD ONE
HUNTING IN THE SNOW MOUNTAINS
COYOTE’S GIFT OF THE SALMON AND THE CAÑON OF THE FRASER RIVER
THE FINDING OF THE TSOMASS
COYOTE AND THE SALMON
WISKE-DJAK AND THE GEESE
WISKE-DJAK AND THE PARTRIDGES
WISKE-DJAK AND GREAT BEAVER
WEENDIGOES AND THE BONE-DWARF
THE LEGEND OF EUT-LE-TEN
COYOTE AND FOX
BEAVER AND PORCUPINE
FURTHER ADVENTURES OF EUT-LE-TEN
THE BIRD LOVER
HOW BALL-CARRIER FINISHED HIS TASK
EAGLE’S FEAST
WHEN CHICKADEE CLIMBED A TREE
CHIPMUNK
WAR OF THE FOUR TRIBES
THE DESTRUCTION OF MONSTERS
HISTORICAL NOTES
ABOUT THE EDITOR
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