Aboriginal Spirituality/ Cree Traditions Flashcards
the significance of the circle has been expressed in…
the sky, earth and stars being round, the wind whirls in circles, birds make their nests in circles, the lives of people are circles
native spirituality is founded not the belief of …
the fundamental interconnectedness of all natural things, all forms of life are attached to mother earth
the circle is referred to as the..
medicine wheel
list and describe the four hills
south- innocence and trust, infant’s reception into life
west- introspection. youth’s solitary vigil and quest for vision. power animals attribute enters soul
north- maturity, represents successful realization of ability and ambition, pursuit of wisdom underlies all action
list and describe the four hills
south- innocence and trust, infant’s reception into life
west- introspection. youth’s solitary vigil and quest for vision. power animals attribute enters soul
north- maturity, represents successful realization of ability and ambition, pursuit of wisdom underlies all action
east- old age represents quiet, reflective segment, old ones pass on knowledge to youth
list the 4 direction and the personality and the personality characteristic associated with them
North- wisdom, strength, endurance, white, buffalo
south- innocence, trust, warmth, growth, green, mouse
west- introspection, looking in one’s spirit. black bear
east- peace, gift of light, eagle, gold, enlightenment
teachings are passed through
elder to elder in a strictly oral tradition
list 3 gifts the elders may have
may interpret dreams
may be skilful in herbal remedies
may be a healer during a sweat lodge ceremony
the tradition which embodies the value of sharing with others is called a
giveaway
the _______ is an important unifying and healing experience, which brings many nations in a celebration of life
powwow
used in both private and group ceremonies, the ____ is used exclusively by either men or women and is not communal
pipe
