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The purpose of this article is to introduce the significance of Oral Tradition among the Woodland Cree, Nihithawak, in Northern Saskatchewan. Storytelling and stories reinforce Cree world view, culture, language, knowledge, values, and sustainable ways of knowing and being. In contemporary times, Cree storytelling methodology is one of the main ways of passing on cultural teachings within families, communities, and schools. At one point in history, there was a deliberate attempt to destroy Cree culture and languages in Canada through colonization and the residential school system. There is now a resurgence to strengthen and restore Cree Oral Traditions through language revitalization efforts. This article is a chapter in the open textbook Indigenous Self-Determination through Mitho Pimachesowin (Ability to Make a Good Living) developed for the University of Saskatchewan course Indigenous Studies 410/810, and hosted by the Northern Review. Keyapich kayasi--kiskethihtamiwin ihtakwan nihithowewinihk mena kisteyithihtakwan. Itinowak okiskethetamowiniwaw kekakwe nisowanachihtanowithiw kiskinwahamatowikamikohk. Maka kawi mena ati pasikomakan oma nihithowewin machika mena nihithawi-kiskethihtamiwin., Introduction Storytelling and stories are a part of many cultures around the world. In this article, I share the significance of Woodland Cree Nihithawak Oral Traditions and teachings among Indigenous [...]

The impact of the dams of the James Bay hydroelectric project in Quebec, Canada, are discussed. Diversion of rivers to feed the dams would affect the Cree Indians, who have been inhabiting the region for about 5,000 years.

In Cree legend, the chute of wild white water is called Hawk's Breastbone. It boils down through a gorge on the Great Whale River, not far from the point where [...]