tipiskawi kisik : night sky star stories

Type

Book

Authors

Wilfred Buck ( Buck, Wilfred )

ISBN 13

9781927849460

Tags

Constellations -- Folklore, Stars -- Folklore, Animals, Cree -- Folklore, Constellations, Stars, Cree, Indigenous astronomy, Cree philosophy

Abstract

"View the night sky through an Indigenous perspective with this collection of Ininew (Cree) constellations and mythologies. These stories present a brief glimpse of the knowledge held by Indigenous people prior to first contact. Fly inside the Milky Way with Niska (the Goose). Chase Mista Muskwa (the Great Bear) along with Tepahkoop Pinesisuk (the Seven Birds). Above all else, pass these stories on to the next generation, so they will know the rich history, science and culture of the Ininew people."--WorldCat.org.

Description

25 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.

Biblio Notes

Contents:
Atima Atchakosuk: The Dog Stars --
Niska: The Goose --
Makinak: The Turtle --
Sisikwun: The Rattle --
Achakos Ininewuk: The Star People --
Mista Muska: The Great Bear --
Kiwitin: Going Home Star --
Matootisan: The Sweat Lodge.

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