Wapos Bay: They Dance at Night (Cree Version)
In episode 3 from the Wapos Bay series, Talon, Raven and T-Bear learn what can happen when they forget to respect tradition. Raven can't resist whistling at the glimmering northern lights even though she's been warned not to. And T-Bear breaks with an age-old ritual by neglecting to offer tobacco ties before picking sweet grass for the elders. All 3 children discover that their careless behaviour may be the source of the community's recent small misfortunes. With help from grandfather Mushom and a wise elder, they take part in a traditional ceremony that puts things right. Wapos Bay is a …
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In episode 3 from the Wapos Bay series, Talon, Raven and T-Bear learn what can happen when they forget to respect tradition. Raven can't resist whistling at the glimmering northern lights even though she's been warned not to. And T-Bear breaks with an age-old ritual by neglecting to offer tobacco ties before picking sweet grass for the elders. All 3 children discover that their careless behaviour may be the source of the community's recent small misfortunes. With help from grandfather Mushom and a wise elder, they take part in a traditional ceremony that puts things right.
Wapos Bay is a Gemini Award-winning stop-motion animation series that follows the adventures of 3 kids from a Cree community in northern Saskatchewan.
This episode from the Wapos Bay series offers lessons about respecting cultural teachings. Further knowledge building can be done through discussions, research and projects. What are the distinct teachings of various Indigenous groups in relation to the northern lights and the sky? How do stories shape teachings and beliefs? What are some local Protocols on harvesting and using traditional cultural plants and medicines? How can ceremony help to uplift and encourage overall well-being? What is reciprocity from an Indigenous perspective and why is it central to maintaining relationships? How do we show care and respect for each other and the natural world?
