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Strong Stories Kanyen’keha:ka: Big Bear
Synopsis:
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Through the seasons, the stars move across the night sky. One set of stars tells the story of seven hunters chasing a big bear. Follow the stars through each season to discover the story. This Kanyen'kehà:ka (Gan-yeh-ga-ha-ga) story is about not giving up on your goals. The Kanyen'kehà:ka is one of Six Nations that together are the Haudenosaunee.
Educator & Series Information
Big Bear is part of the Strong Stories: Kanyen'kehà:ka series. Strong Stories focus on different First Nation territories from across Canada and the United States. These stories reflect the belief that our stories are the roots of our people, our lands and our cultures. It is from our stories that we grow and become strong and proud.
This resource is also available in French: La Grande Ourse.
Additional Information
16 pages | 6.00" x 9.00" | ISBN: 9781771741149
- Holiday Bundle for Kids: Sun, Moon, and Stars
- Learn at Home-Homeschool Theme Bundle: Stars
- Strong Stories - All Six Series - Single Set Bundle
- Strong Stories - Later Primary includes Coast Salish, Kanyen’keha:ka and Tlingit - Single Set Bundle
- Strong Stories Kanyen'keha:ka - Reading Bundle
- Strong Stories Kanyen'keha:ka - Single Set Bundle
- Theme Bundle: Indigenous Cultural Practices and Teachings
- Theme Bundle: Indigenous Resources for Grades 2 - 3
- Theme Bundle: Seasons
- Theme Bundle: Sun, Moon, and Stars
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