Wahkohtowin

High school (ages 12+)
Philosophy & Big Questions

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/wahkohtowin

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the linguistic origin?A term originating from the Cree language
2. What is the literal meaning?Kinship
3. Why is Wahkohtowin important?It is important because it helps Cree people live together peacefully and take care of the land. It keeps everyone healthy and happy by sharing and respecting each other.
4. How does Wahkohtowin help the environment?Wahkohtowin teaches that caring for the earth is the same as caring for people. When we protect animals and plants, we keep the whole world balanced and safe.

Cree Epistemology: The way Cree people understand and know the world, emphasizing relationships and interconnectedness.
Relational Ontology: A philosophical view that existence is fundamentally based on relationships and connections.