Our Land

3. self rule; independence; self governing
6. As long as the grass is green, as long as the water flows downhill, and as long as the sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
8. present day north america
10. a peace treaty between 6 First Nations that ended years of war and conflic
12. an agreement between the Europeans and the Mohawk establishing a brother-brother relationship
14. peace seeker; he who combs
15. a leader who fought against the Canadian government for the rights of the Metis people
16. this herb is long and braided to resemble the hair of mother earth
18. humility, respect, bravery, love, wisdom, honesty, truth

1. creating a sense of balance in life; all life begins in the east; life comes to a rest in the north; the heat of summer in the south
2. the creator
4. an herb to give thanks
5. a sacred ritual practiced by First Nations peoples to cleanse their mind, heart and thoughts
7. the British ruling that ended the war between them and the French; taking control of native land
9. goddess of the seas
11. a sacred shape for First Nations peoples; balance; no beginning no end
13. people born to European and First Nation parents
17. a sacred herb for cleansing