Mind’s On – Think Share With your group discuss 3-4 stories/fairy tales/myths you remember as a child For each think about what you believe is the moral/lesson.

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Mind’s On – Think Share With your group discuss 3-4 stories/fairy tales/myths you remember as a child For each think about what you believe is the moral/lesson of that story

Indigenous Myths and Creation Stories

What Are Creation Stories? Creation stories of the origin of the world and nature are key to Indigenous identity around the world Through oral history a cultural continuity is established that defines worldview and reinforces the importance of language Example – In Canada, different versions of the Turtle Island myth tells of the creation of North America by the Sky Woman

Other Types of Myths Origin Myth Trickster Myth Heroic Journey Myth Explains why natural phenomena like the stars, moon, and sky came to be and why certain animals have certain characteristics Trickster Myth A trickster is a crafty creature or being who uses cunning to often cause mischief. He disrupts the order of things, often humiliating others and sometimes himself. In Native American traditions, the trickster takes many forms. Heroic Journey Myth Tells about a commonplace hero who finds himself on a journey Usually returns home with a new wisdom or worldview

Characteristics of Myths/Stories 1. Purpose and Order Stories seek to explain how things came to be They also explain that nothing is by chance

#2 – Value of Land The land is a giver We have a responsibility to the land (stewardship) Important landmarks are also explained #3 – Relationships Everything is interconnected Relationships can exist between humans, humans and animals, humans and the land, etc

Activity – Reading a Story Title Brief Summary Purpose and Order Value of Land Relationships Moral/Lesson