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Watch the three videos in the frame below. Click Next to move to each video.
Watch the three videos in the frame below. Click Next to move to each video.
When you have watched the videos, choose where to go next.
You can
learn more about the stars from Wilfred Buck
listen to animal stories
plan a winter solstice party
Teacher Note
Winter Solstice - Start by watching a video overview about the Winter Solstice and then watch these two videos:
Author and Journalist Waubgeshig Rice from Wasauksing First Nation shares the importance of winter solstice as a time of change and storytelling for indigenous peoples.
Wilfred Buck of the Opaskwayak Cree Nation in Manitoba sharing the Cree story of the winter solstice.
After the introduction, you will have a choice to
Learn about Cree Astronomy from Wilfred Buck and make a Turtle Calendar based on the 13 Moons.
Go to the Winter Animals activity and hear stories about animals (see below).
Plan a Winter Solstice Party.
Make a twig lantern or a jam jar lantern for a lantern walk.
Make clove orange decorations.
Make a warm, spicy drink.
Make a winter playlist.
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