Tales of Wesakechak - Why the Rabit Turns White (Winter): Stories from the Seventh Fire Series – The Four Seasons
Catalogue Number: REEL10
Producer: Reel Girls Media
Producers: Karvonen, Ava
Directors: Karvonen, Ava
Producing Agencies: Reel Girls Media
Subject: Animation, Arts, Canadian History, Character Education, Children's Stories, Citizenship Education, First Nations Studies, Health, History, Indigenous Peoples, Social Studies
Language: English
Grade Level: 3 - 5, 6 - 8
Country Of Origin: Canada
Copyright Year: 2002
Running Time: 12:19
Weshakechak neglects his responsibilities and is punished by the Creator. Without his powers, Wesakechak must embark on a journey to set things straight. Every creature is a part of nature's harmony. Wesakechak has become lazy and has not fulfilled his duties of making sure his people respect the land and the animals.
Introduced by the Seventh Fire Prophecy told by Wawahtehsey from The Chippewas of Georgina Island, ‘Stories from the Seventh Fire’, retells traditional Cree stories. In ‘Tales of Wesakechak’, storyteller Gordon Tootoosis and animation based on artwork by Norval Morrisseau brings them to life. These videos celebrate the beauty, bounty, and vulnerability of Mother Earth, and inspire viewers to live in harmony with Mother Earth.
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