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Match the following terms with their correct descriptions:
Match the following terms with their correct descriptions:
Ogopogo = Originally known as the 'sacred Spirit of the water' in Salish Inu = Symbolizes the sacredness and importance of water in Indigenous culture Corley Miller = Member of the West Bank First Nation emphasizing the significance of water as a metaphor for life Greenpeace = Listed Ogopogo as an endangered species due to increased mania and attempts to capture it
Match the following events with their corresponding time periods:
Match the following events with their corresponding time periods:
Settler sightings of Ogopogo = 1873 Origin of the name 'Ogopogo' = 1924 Reported Ogopogo sightings peak = 1920s to 1980s Tourist organization offers reward = For proof of Ogopogo's existence
Match the entities with their roles in relation to Ogopogo:
Match the entities with their roles in relation to Ogopogo:
Indigenous Nations = Rooted both Sasquatch and Ogopogo stories in oral history English Music Hall song = Originated the name 'Ogopogo' in 1924 Tourist organization = Offered a million-dollar reward for proof of Ogopogo's existence Greenpeace = Listed Ogopogo as an endangered species
Match the statements with their corresponding concerns:
Match the statements with their corresponding concerns:
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Match the following descriptions with their related concepts:
Match the following descriptions with their related concepts:
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Match the host of 'The Secret Life of Canada' with their background:
Match the host of 'The Secret Life of Canada' with their background:
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Match the iconic creature with its origin in West Coast indigenous culture:
Match the iconic creature with its origin in West Coast indigenous culture:
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Match the term's originator with the indigenous word for 'Sasquatch':
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Match the event with the cultural gathering it involves:
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Match the lake creature with the body of water it belongs to:
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Study Notes
- Show "The Secret Life of Canada" explores Canadian history, focusing on hidden stories and indigenous perspectives
- Hosts Leah Simone Bowen, Mohawk from Six Nations, and Falen Johnson, first-generation black Barbadian Canadian originally from Alberta
- They discuss Canadian history, particularly the origins and evolution of iconic creatures like Sasquatch and Ogo Pogo
- Sasquatch and Ogo Pogo are both deeply rooted in West Coast indigenous culture in southern BC
- Stories of Sasquatch are found in various indigenous nations, including the Stó:lō people, where the word "Sasquatch" originated from the Halkomelem word "sasq'ets"
- JW Burns, an Indian agent in the 1920s, popularized the term "Sasquatch" by writing articles about indigenous stories, later donating a Sasquatch mask to a museum
- Repatriation events are returning indigenous cultural items, like the Sasquatch mask, back to their communities
- The Stó:lō people celebrate Sasquatch with annual Sasquatch Days, a cultural gathering featuring song, dance, food, and ceremonies
- Ogo Pogo is a lake creature in Lake Okanagan, part of a broader tradition of lake monsters across Canada in various bodies of water
- Norman Luxton created a lake monster legend at Lake Minnewanka, co-opting the sacred beliefs of the Stoney Nakota people for profit- Ogopogo is a famous Canadian water creature originating from the Okanagan people, with a snake-like body around 80 ft long.
- Indigenous oral history roots both Sasquatch and Ogopogo stories, with various Indigenous Nations having versions of mythical water beings.
- Ogopogo was originally known as the "sacred Spirit of the water" or "sacred Spirit of the lake" in Salish, representing the Okanagan Nation's connection to water.
- In 1873, settler sightings of a long snake-like creature similar to Indigenous descriptions marked the beginning of Ogopogo's popularity.
- The name "Ogopogo" originated from an English Music Hall song in 1924, leading to increased public sightings and claims of encounters with the creature.
- Reported Ogopogo sightings include multiple accounts from the 1920s to the 1980s, with a tourist organization offering a million-dollar reward for proof of its existence.
- Greenpeace listed Ogopogo as an endangered species due to increased mania and attempts to capture the spirit of the lake, causing concern among Indigenous communities.
- The spirit of the lake, Inu, symbolizes the sacredness and importance of water in Indigenous culture, emphasizing respect and responsibility towards water and the environment.
- Corley Miller, a member of the West Bank First Nation, highlights the significance of water as a metaphor for life, teaching mindfulness and interconnectedness.
- The future of the water spirit like Ogopogo is uncertain due to environmental concerns such as sewage pollution in Lake Okanagan, impacting its visibility and respect.
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Explore the hidden stories and indigenous perspectives surrounding iconic creatures like Sasquatch and Ogo Pogo in Canadian history. Learn about the cultural significance, origins, and evolution of these legendary beings, deeply rooted in West Coast indigenous culture.
