Canadian History: Legends of Sasquatch and Ogopogo

10 Questions

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:

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:

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:

Increased mania and capture attempts = Caused concern among Indigenous communities Sewage pollution in Lake Okanagan = Impacting Ogopogo's visibility and respect Environmental concerns = Making the future of water spirits like Ogopogo uncertain Teaching mindfulness and interconnectedness = Emphasizing respect towards water and the environment

Match the following descriptions with their related concepts:

Water spirit like Ogopogo = Uncertain future due to environmental concerns Spirit of the lake, Inu = Symbolizes sacredness and importance of water in Indigenous culture Significance of water as a metaphor for life = Taught by Corley Miller emphasizing mindfulness and interconnectedness Ogopogo listed as an endangered species = Due to increased mania and capture attempts

Match the host of 'The Secret Life of Canada' with their background:

Leah Simone Bowen = First-generation black Barbadian Canadian originally from Alberta Falen Johnson = Mohawk from Six Nations

Match the iconic creature with its origin in West Coast indigenous culture:

Sasquatch = Lake Okanagan Ogo Pogo = Southern BC

Match the term's originator with the indigenous word for 'Sasquatch':

JW Burns = 'Sasquatch' Norman Luxton = 'Sasquatch'

Match the event with the cultural gathering it involves:

Repatriation events = Annual cultural gathering featuring song, dance, food, and ceremonies Sasquatch Days = Returning indigenous cultural items

Match the lake creature with the body of water it belongs to:

Ogo Pogo = Lake Okanagan Ogopogo = Lake Okanagan Sasquatch = Lake Okanagan

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.

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.

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