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Wisakedjak (Wìsakedjàk in Algonquin, Wīsacaklesss(w) in Cree and Wiisagejaak in Oji-cree) is the Crane Manitou found in northern Algonquian and Dene storytelling, similar to the trickster Nanabozho in Ojibwa aadizookaanan (sacred stories), Inktonme in Assiniboine lore, and Coyote or Raven from many different tribes [citation needed].
Edward Ahenakew (June 11, 1885–July 12, 1961) was a Canadian Cree Anglican clergyman and author who was known for preserving and transcribing many stories and myths local to the Indigenous people's of Western Canada. [1] [2]
Jackson Beardy (July 24, 1944 – December 7, 1984) was an Indigenous Oji-Cree Anishinaabe artist born in Canada. His works are characterized by scenes from Ojibwe and Cree oral history and many focus on the relationship between humans and nature. [2] He belonged to the Woodland School of Art and was a prominent member of the Indian Group of ...
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The stories were first recorded by Silas Tertius Rand and then by Charles Godfrey Leland in the 19th century. [1] In his role as creator, Glooscap is similar to that of the Ojibwa Nanabozho and the Cree Wisakedjak. There are variations to the legend of Glooscap as each tribe of the Wabanaki adapted the legend to their own region.
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Ahtahkakoop (pictured bottom left) with chiefs of the Carlton and Qu'Appelle region. Ahtahkakoop (Cree: Atāhkakohp, "Starblanket")(c. 1816 – 1896) was a Head Chief of the Plains Cree and presided over the House Cree (Wāskahikaniwiyiniwak) division of the Plains Cree people of northern Saskatchewan, who led his people through the transition from hunter and warrior to farmer, and from ...