Nat. Studies - Kinship Flashcards
What does “Wâhkôhtowin” mean? What language does it come from?
“Kinship” in Cree.
What is (general) kinship?
Kinship is basically a relationship towards people close in blood and/or relations.
What is the view on kinship for Indigenous people?
Everyone is connected to each other and to the world, spiritually and physically.
What are the types of collectives?
Individual, family, and community
What happened after you were born?
Name giving ceremony.
What does your name have to do one’s life?
Determines it.
How did one get a spiritual name?
An Elder gives it.
What is the ranking system?
2 Yrsold, 6 Yrsold, Teenage, Adult, Guide Elder
What does an Elder do?
An Elder transfers information to the people below of the hierarchy.
How were Indigenous peoples taught?
Through social activities and hands on experience.
What are were common in Kinship?
- Medicine Pipe
- Beaver Pipe
- Smudge Lodge Maker
- Horn Society
- Buffalo Society
What is the Buffalo Society known for?
Being where women could contribute.
What is everyone in a council?
A collective.
What is era doing right now?
crying
How is Kinship part of your own Family Tree?
Kinship is in our families trees as we are directly related. Hence, we are a collective.
How is Kinship related to the connections you have with family?
They are related as we are a collective. Furthermore, they are our base to grow (teachers and nourishers).
What is the spirit of generosity?
To act with kindness without anything in return.
How does the spirit of generosity connect to kinship?
Connects by giving to someone younger (who has nothing to offer yet) information and nourishment out of the kindness of heart. It relates to kinship as it strengths the collective.
How was Kinship shown in Dances with Wolves?
Kinship was shown by the wolf and our protagonist.
