STORIES FROM THE SEVENTH FIRE ­ SYNOPSIS


SPRING

Tales of Wesakechak: The First Spring Flood

This is a story about the power of friendship and co-operation. In the 
time before there were people on Turtle Island (North America), the 
Creator put the shape-shifter Wesakechak on the earth to take care of all 
the creatures. This makes Machias, a bad spirit, very envious and angry. 
Wesakechak is tricked by this jealous spirit, who tries to drown him 
during a spring flood.  Jackfish, Goose and Beaver come to the aid of 
their friend who has helped them in the past.

Wolf Tale: Legend of the Giant Beaver

Mother Wolf tells her cubs a story about an ancient time when the great 
plains were covered by water. In those days, there were giant Beaver the 
size of Grizzly Bears.  It said that they built land and created smaller 
lakes and ponds for the other creatures. As the waters shrank, so did the 
Beaver, until they were the size we see them today.  But they still have 
the ability given to them by Creator to make wetlands, bridges between 
water and land.  We see how these special areas created by Beaver attract 
all kinds of other animals and insects. (Inspired by a story from the 
Peace River Dene)

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