| A wilp gets all its crests
from supernatural encounters. When a wilp divides into
parts, the new wilp needs to take some of the crests that
belonged to the original wilp. Sometimes, the two huwilp
agree to share one or more crests. That is one reason why
the same crest can sometimes be found in different
places. Sometimes, when an important crest needed to be shared it was changed to make a new crest.
Thes are all crests that were made by adding to the original crest "eagle". Combining crests: Sometimes the members of one wilp are "adopted" by another. When this happens some of the crests of two huwilp might be combined. |
Assignments Today, when we want to remember something we write it down. We then have it on paper or in a book. Is this the same as having an ayukws? Wat are the advantages of having a story written down? What are the advantages of an oral history? What are the advantages of an ayukws? Write an adaawak about the time a spirit guide helped you. If you are a member of a First Nation go to one of the members of your family and ask whether or not your family has a crest system. If so make a record of your crests. Make sure you have a description of each. If you are not First Nations go to a First Nations elder and learn about his or her crests. Some families who are not First Nations have crests, too. Find out if your family has one. If your family does, find out if there is a story that goes with it. |
See a slide show of ancient Nisga'a artifacts.
Nisga'a Treaty - This is where you can get the Nisga'a Treaty documentation.
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