Les savoirs traditionnels : La tradition orale

This vignette presents the three Indigenous peoples present in Canada.

In this vignette, we learn that there are similarities, but also differences between Indigenous peoples.

Through a Tuscarora legend, Brad talks about the origin of Indigenous languages.

We discover that not all Indigenous peoples speak the same language or dialect.

In this vignette, we learn why many Indigenous people live in cities.

This vignette presents some statistics related to the Indigenous population.

Imagine, for a moment, a world without music. No instruments, no songs or dances. A bit flat, isn't it? That's the starting point of this very old legend that would come from the Aztecs, a people who lived in what is now called Mexico. Yes, yes, it comes from as far back as that. It is because stories travel with the people…

This vignette is about Indigenous musical instruments and how an Abenaki rattle is made.

We watch a traditional drum being made and learn why it is important to Indigenous people.

In this vignette, we understand why traditional and sacred songs have a significant place in Indigenous cultures.

In this capsule, we present a few Indigenous artists who were precursors of popular music.

We discover that today's Indigenous artists have very different musical styles.

We discover that Indigenous elders are knowledge carriers and that they play a very special role.

We learn what the medicine wheel means to the Indigenous people and in particular to the Anishnabe of Lac Simon.