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La tortue volante / L'arc-en-ciel

S2 E8
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2026

Xavier visits the city of Val d'Or, Anishnabe territory, and meets Richard Kistabish to talk about the legend “La tortue volante”. In addition, Xavier visits the Wendake community, Wendat territory, and meets Dominic Ste-Marie to talk about the legend “L'arc-en-ciel”. Through these two legends, we meet young members of communities to pass on knowledge, values and life lessons, while perpetuating the tradition of oral transmission.

Levels:
Elementary Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6
Subjects:
Social Studies, History, and Geography People and Environments Heritage and Identity Français Compréhension Notions fondamentales de la langue
Skills:
Communication Critical Thinking
Themes:
Intercultural Understanding Indigenous Perspectives
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E1 : Tshakapesh et les géants / Le petit Klosk8ba

Through the two legends “Tshakapesh et les géants” and “Le petit Klosk8ba”, we meet young members of communities to pass on knowledge, values and life lessons, while perpetuating the tradition of oral transmission.
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E2 : Voeux exaucés / Le loup blanc et le loup noir

Through the two legends “Voeux exaucés” and “Le loup blanc et le loup noir”, we meet young members of communities to pass on knowledge, values and life lessons, while perpetuating the tradition of oral transmission.
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E3 : La grande course de Grande Tortue / L'oiseau et la petite flèche

Through the two legends “La grande course de Grande Tortue” and “L'oiseau et la petite flèche”, we meet young members of communities to pass on knowledge, values and life lessons, while perpetuating the tradition of oral transmission.
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E4 : Wendigo / Atshen

Through the two legends “Wendigo” and “Ashten”, we meet young members of communities to pass on knowledge, values and life lessons, while perpetuating the tradition of oral transmission.
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E5 : Iqaluullamiluuq / Yängwahi'tsa'

Through the two legends “Iqaluullamiluuq” and “Yängwahi'tsa'”, we meet young members of communities to pass on knowledge, values and life lessons, while perpetuating the tradition of oral transmission.
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E6 : L'Homme-caribou / Le voeu du Chef

Through the two legends “L'Homme-caribou” and “Le voeu du Chef”, we meet young members of communities to pass on knowledge, values and life lessons, while perpetuating the tradition of oral transmission.
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E7 : Koluscap et Tortue / La chasse-galerie

Through the two legends “Koluscap et Tortue” and “La chasse-galerie”, we meet young members of communities to pass on knowledge, values and life lessons, while perpetuating the tradition of oral transmission.
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E8 : La tortue volante / L'arc-en-ciel

Through the two legends “La tortue volante” and “L'arc-en-ciel”, we meet young members of communities to pass on knowledge, values and life lessons, while perpetuating the tradition of oral transmission.
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E9 : Les êtres de pierre / Les ours

Through the two legends “Les êtres de pierre” and “Les ours”, we meet young members of communities to pass on knowledge, values and life lessons, while perpetuating the tradition of oral transmission.
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E11 : Le chevreuil et le caribou / Carcajou descend vers la mer

Through the two legends “Le chevreuil et le caribou” and “Carcajou descend vers la mer”, we meet young members of communities to pass on knowledge, values and life lessons, while perpetuating the tradition of oral transmission.
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E12 : L'arbre généreux / Le chasseur et l'aigle

Through the two legends “L'arbre généreux” and “Le chasseur et l'aigle”, we meet young members of communities to pass on knowledge, values and life lessons, while perpetuating the tradition of oral transmission.
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E13 : Le raton laveur / L'enfant phoque

Through the two legends “Le raton laveur” and “L'enfant phoque”, we meet young members of communities to pass on knowledge, values and life lessons, while perpetuating the tradition of oral transmission.
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E14 : Le cheval noir / La femme serpent

Through the two legends “Le cheval noir” and “La femme serpent”, we meet young members of communities to pass on knowledge, values and life lessons, while perpetuating the tradition of oral transmission.
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E15 : Le cerf et ses bois / Comment l'ours a perdu sa queue

Through the two legends “Le cerf et ses bois” and “Comment l'ours a perdu sa queue”, we meet young members of communities to pass on knowledge, values and life lessons, while perpetuating the tradition of oral transmission.
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E16 : Ehepikw et la Création / Hotihwatsira' (Les sept frères)

Through the two legends “Ehepikw et la Création” and “Hotihwatsira'”, we meet young members of communities to pass on knowledge, values and life lessons, while perpetuating the tradition of oral transmission.
Levels:
Elementary Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6
Subjects:
Social Studies, History, and Geography People and Environments Heritage and Identity Français Compréhension Notions fondamentales de la langue
Skills:
Communication Critical Thinking
Themes:
Intercultural Understanding Indigenous Perspectives