First Nations Animal Symbols
“Joyful messengers who represent peace, affection and good fortune.” I chose the hummingbird to identify with the most for myself because I tend to have great luck in my life, keep my spirit high by keeping busy and need to eat all the time.
“Creative, artistic and determined. Known as the carpenter of the animal Kingdom.”
“The protector of the animal kingdom. With great power and human like qualities, the Bear is known as the Elder Kinsman and is always treated as a high ranking guest. The Bear also symbolizes strength, learned humility, motherhood and teaching.”
“Symbol of power, prestige and wisdom. The Eagle also has a strong connection to peace. Its sacred down represents friendship and its feathers are used for ceremonies and rituals. The Cree consider each feather as having special meaning and distinction.”
“It is a popular symbol for romance as they mate for life. Legend says that Whales can capture a canoe, take it underwater, and transform the occupants into Whales. Thus, a Whale near the shore is a transformed human trying to communicate with his family.”
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