Religion et spiritualité des Autochtones au Canada

The religions of Canadian first Nations, Methis, and Inites are very diverse, and consists of complex social and cultural customs that enable them to touch holy and supernatural things. The Christianity, which was spread by the settlers, missionaries, and government policies, greatly changed the lives of Aboriginal people. One community created a hybrid religious custom, and in the community, European religion was completely replaced by traditional spiritual customs. Colonial administrative and missionaries, especially in the end of the 19th and mi d-20th centuries, tried to suppress traditional religious rituals, but in many modern Aboriginal communities, traditional religious rituals are inherited permanently. It has been introduced again.

Among the inhabitants on the northwest coast, powerful secret societies had performed a hal f-religious, hal f-dramatic ritual dance with masks.

Healing mask in the northwest coast tribe, watercolor by Paul Kane, 1847

It was held in the Kuwaku Waku Waku Village located south of Kwatino Bay. These elaborate performances played an important role in Aborigini's life on the northwest coast.

Chipeva tribe standing near the trembling tent frame Among Inuit, Mass has a unique element in Inuit's society and tradition. In 1845, Paul Kane's great portrait, oil painting, paper Bone, Nas River, British Columbia Shaman amulet in the bones, Nasu River, British Columbia, by Timshyan Hulon myth about life after death. < SPAN> The religions of the first nations, Metis, and Inites in Canada are very diverse, and they are made up of complex social and cultural customs that enable them to touch holy and supernatural things. I am. The Christianity, which was spread by the settlers, missionaries, and government policies, greatly changed the lives of Aboriginal people. One community created a hybrid religious custom, and in the community, European religion was completely replaced by traditional spiritual customs. Colonial administrative and missionaries, especially in the end of the 19th and mi d-20th centuries, tried to suppress traditional religious rituals, but in many modern Aboriginal communities, traditional religious rituals are inherited permanently. It has been introduced again.

Contexte

Among the inhabitants on the northwest coast, powerful secret societies had performed a hal f-religious, hal f-dramatic ritual dance with masks.

Mythes de la création

Healing mask in the northwest coast tribe, watercolor by Paul Kane, 1847

It was held in the Kuwaku Waku Waku Village located south of Kwatino Bay. These elaborate performances played an important role in Aborigini's life on the northwest coast.

Filous, êtres transformateurs et héros mythiques

Chipeva tribe standing near the trembling tent frame

Among Inuit, Mass has a unique element in Inuit's society and tradition.

In 1845, Paul Kane's great portrait, oil painting, paper

Mythes institutionnels et rituels religieux

Bone, Nas River, British Columbia

Shaman amulet in the bones, Nasu River, British Columbia, by Timshyan

Grand Esprit et conception du monde

Hulon myth about life after death. The religions of Canadian first Nations, Methis, and Inites are very diverse, and consists of complex social and cultural customs that enable them to touch holy and supernatural things. The Christianity, which was spread by the settlers, missionaries, and government policies, greatly changed the lives of Aboriginal people. One community created a hybrid religious custom, and in the community, European religion was completely replaced by traditional spiritual customs. Colonial administrative and missionaries, especially in the end of the 19th and mi d-20th centuries, tried to suppress traditional religious rituals, but in many modern Aboriginal communities, traditional religious rituals are inherited permanently. It has been introduced again.

Among the inhabitants on the northwest coast, powerful secret societies had performed a hal f-religious, hal f-dramatic ritual dance with masks.

Healing mask in the northwest coast tribe, watercolor by Paul Kane, 1847

It was held in the Kuwaku Waku Waku Village located south of Kwatino Bay. These elaborate performances played an important role in Aborigini's life on the northwest coast.

Chamans

Chipeva tribe standing near the trembling tent frame

Among Inuit, Mass has a unique element in Inuit's society and tradition.

In 1845, Paul Kane's great portrait, oil painting, paper

Esprit protecteur et quête de la vision

Bone, Nas River, British Columbia

Shaman amulet in the bones, Nasu River, British Columbia, by Timshyan

Influence européenne et chrétienne

Hulon myth about life after death.

There is no single comprehensive "Aboriginal religion". As with the spiritual practice of Aboriginal, who is currently living in Canada, mental beliefs are very diverse. However, psychiatric traditions have in common, such as creative myths, trick stars in folklore, the role of supernatural being, and the importance of holy organizations. In addition, traditional life style is often intertwined with religion and spirituality. Hunting, joining the clan, and other aspects of everyday life are often linked to mental interpretation. This article aims to explain similar themes and customs, but should not be comprehensive or authoritative. More detailed information can be found by reading a more detailed book or asking the elder.

Creative myths describe the connection between the origin of the universe and the elements. In what scholars often call the "Earth Diver myths", the ghosts and mythology heroes are ordered to dive into the original sea or dive into other animals, and bring back the mud that is formed by the earth. In some versions of this myth, the earth is formed on the back of the turtle. Some indigenous people often call the North America "Kame no Island".

Creative myths also describe the moon, the sun, the stars, and the origin of humans. It can also be useful as a story or teaching about the environment, heaven, human and world and fellow creatures. In many of these legends, trick stars and transformers appear in a human with supernatural power, often gives the world in the present shape and acts to lead mankind.

In Aboriginal culture, trick stars have various forms. Depending on the location and group, you are a man, a woman, an unpleasant or a good feeling, a hero, a trouble maker, half a human being, half a spirit, young or old, and a spirit. There are humans, animals. It is a coyote for the Mohawk, a Nana bush or Nanaboso for the Ojibue tribe, and a crow for the Hyda, the Chimsian, the Tringgit, Initians, and the Niga. < SPAN> There is no single comprehensive "Aboriginal religion". As with the spiritual practice of Aboriginal, who is currently living in Canada, mental beliefs are very diverse. However, psychiatric traditions have in common, such as creative myths, trick stars in folklore, the role of supernatural being, and the importance of holy organizations. In addition, traditional life style is often intertwined with religion and spirituality. Hunting, joining the clan, and other aspects of everyday life are often linked to mental interpretation. This article aims to explain similar themes and customs, but should not be comprehensive or authoritative. More detailed information can be found by reading a more detailed book or asking the elder.

Creative myths describe the connection between the origin of the universe and the elements. In what scholars often call the "Earth Diver myths", the ghosts and mythology heroes are ordered to dive into the original sea or dive into other animals, and bring back the mud that is formed by the earth. In some versions of this myth, the earth is formed on the back of the turtle. Some indigenous people often call the North America "Kame no Island".

Creative myths also describe the moon, the sun, the stars, and the origin of humans. It can also be useful as a story or teaching about the environment, heaven, human and world and fellow creatures. In many of these legends, trick stars and transformers appear in a human with supernatural power, often gives the world in the present shape and acts to lead mankind.

« Killers of the Flower Moon » : la douleur toujours à vif des Amérindiens Osages spoliés

In Aboriginal culture, trick stars have various forms. Depending on the location and group, you are a man, a woman, an unpleasant or a good feeling, a hero, a trouble maker, half a human being, half a spirit, young or old, and a spirit. There are humans, animals. It is a coyote for the Mohawk, a Nana bush or Nanaboso for the Ojibue tribe, and a crow for the Hyda, the Chimsian, the Tringgit, Initians, and the Niga. There is no single comprehensive "Aboriginal religion". As with the spiritual practice of Aboriginal, who is currently living in Canada, mental beliefs are very diverse. However, psychiatric traditions have in common, such as creative myths, trick stars in folklore, the role of supernatural being, and the importance of holy organizations. In addition, traditional life style is often intertwined with religion and spirituality. Hunting, joining the clan, and other aspects of everyday life are often linked to mental interpretation. This article aims to explain similar themes and customs, but should not be comprehensive or authoritative. More detailed information can be found by reading a more detailed book or asking the elder.

Creative myths describe the connection between the origin of the universe and the elements. In what scholars often call the "Earth Diver myths", the ghosts and mythology heroes are ordered to dive into the original sea or dive into other animals, and bring back the mud that is formed by the earth. In some versions of this myth, the earth is formed on the back of the turtle. Some indigenous people often call the North America "Kame no Island".

À VOIR AUSSI

Creative myths also describe the moon, the sun, the stars, and the origin of humans. It can also be useful as a story or teaching about the environment, heaven, human and world and fellow creatures. In many of these legends, trick stars and transformers appear in a human with supernatural power, often gives the world in the present shape and acts to lead mankind.

In Aboriginal culture, trick stars have various forms. Depending on the location and group, you are a man, a woman, an unpleasant or a good feeling, a hero, a trouble maker, half a human being, half a spirit, young or old, and a spirit. There are humans, animals. It is a coyote for the Mohawk, a Nana bush or Nanaboso for the Ojibue tribe, and a crow for the Hyda, the Chimsian, the Tringgit, Initians, and the Niga.

Transformers can take the form of humans, animals, or inanimate objects depending on the situation. This is the Grooscap of the Mikamaq, Wolastoqiyik, Abenaki, and Algonquin peoples. Grooscap gave form to the sun, moon, fish, animals, and humans, while his brother Malsum (another shapeshifter) created snakes, mountains, valleys, and anything else that would complicate human life from his point of view.

Some indigenous traditions tell of mythical heroes who made a dangerous journey to the world of the dead to bring back their beloved. These myths contain highly detailed representations of the realm of the dead and play an important role in understanding diverse cultural elements such as the spirit dances of the Plains peoples, different concepts of the soul, and different aspects of shamanism (see also "shaman").

Each Aboriginal people has its own traditions and religious ceremonies. Many of the Plains natives participate in the Sun Dance, the Coast Salish people generally perform winter ceremonies, and the Haudenosaunee people participate in the Green Corn Ceremony. Among the Ojibwe, the Midewiwin Society is one of the pillars of the Anishinaabe worldview. Sacred purses (ceremonial objects specific to the owner) are part of many Aboriginal religious traditions, including the Siksika, Cree, and Ojibwa.

In Aboriginal culture, trick stars have various forms. Depending on the location and group, you are a man, a woman, an unpleasant or a good feeling, a hero, a trouble maker, half a human being, half a spirit, young or old, and a spirit. There are humans, animals. It is a coyote for the Mohawk, a Nana bush or Nanaboso for the Ojibue tribe, and a crow for the Hyda, the Chimsian, the Tringgit, Initians, and the Niga.

« Cupidité »

Many groups in Aborigini believe in the Creator, Great Spirit and Great Mystery. In general, this force or existence created the world and everything there. While it is potentially beneficial, it can be dangerous if you are careless or irreverly treated.

The living spirit is powerful and mysterious, as in many natural phenomena and ritual important places. Generally, supernatural power and mystery are called Orenda in the Howe Deno Sours, Wakan in Dakota, and Manitou in the Argonkin tribe. These mystery and power are the spirit of the spirit. It is also the attributes of transformed, trick stars, mythology heroes, other supernatural people, shaman, prophets, and other rituals. Rite tools such as pipes, rattle, drums, masks, Medison wheels, sacred wallets, and ritual shrines have spiritual power.

Many oral legends tell the contact between humans and the pos t-death world. During the ritual, elements such as smoke pillars, pillars in the center of housing, and pillars in the center of the day dancing indicate this contact. Many ethnic groups talk about the original sea and universal floods. The ethnic groups on the northwest coast, like the Kuwaku Waku, divide one year into two seasons, summer and winter. Most religious rituals are held in winter. In an agricultural society such as Howdeno Sauony, it protects the ritual calendar based on the collection of various edible plants and usually celebrates the revitalization of life in midwinter.

In Aboriginal culture, trick stars have various forms. Depending on the location and group, you are a man, a woman, an unpleasant or a good feeling, a hero, a trouble maker, half a human being, half a spirit, young or old, and a spirit. There are humans, animals. It is a coyote for the Mohawk, a Nana bush or Nanaboso for the Ojibue tribe, and a crow for the Hyda, the Chimsian, the Tringgit, Initians, and the Niga.

The living spirit is powerful and mysterious, as in many natural phenomena and ritual important places. Generally, supernatural power and mystery are called Orenda in the Howe Deno Sours, Wakan in Dakota, and Manitou in the Argonkin tribe. These mystery and power are the spirit of the spirit. It is also the attributes of transformed, trick stars, mythology heroes, other supernatural people, shaman, prophets, and other rituals. Rite tools such as pipes, rattle, drums, masks, Medison wheels, sacred wallets, and ritual shrines have spiritual power.

In Aboriginal culture, trick stars have various forms. Depending on the location and group, you are a man, a woman, an unpleasant or a good feeling, a hero, a trouble maker, half a human being, half a spirit, young or old, and a spirit. There are humans, animals. It is a coyote for the Mohawk, a Nana bush or Nanaboso for the Ojibue tribe, and a crow for the Hyda, the Chimsian, the Tringgit, Initians, and the Niga.

The concept of protector is an important concept in many society. For example, in the Abenaki tribe, bears are one of the six guardian deities in the direction (west), expressing courage, physical strength and bravery. Among Inuit, Sedona is the guardian deer of marine mammals, and it is Sedona to decide when to hunt. Shaman can contact Sedona and persuade animals in exchange for offerings and past mistakes. Many groups in Aborigini believe in the Creator, Great Spirit and Great Mystery. In general, this force or existence created the world and everything there. While it is potentially beneficial, it can be dangerous if you are careless or irreverly treated.

The living spirit is powerful and mysterious, as in many natural phenomena and ritual important places. Generally, supernatural power and mystery are called Orenda in the Howe Deno Sours, Wakan in Dakota, and Manitou in the Argonkin tribe. These mystery and power are the spirit of the spirit. It is also the attributes of transformed, trick stars, mythology heroes, other supernatural people, shaman, prophets, and other rituals. Rite tools such as pipes, rattle, drums, masks, Medison wheels, sacred wallets, and ritual shrines have spiritual power.

Many oral legends tell the contact between humans and the pos t-death world. During the ritual, elements such as smoke pillars, pillars in the center of housing, and pillars in the center of the day dancing indicate this contact. Many ethnic groups talk about the original sea and universal floods. The ethnic groups on the northwest coast, like the Kuwaku Waku, divide one year into two seasons, summer and winter. Most religious rituals are held in winter. In an agricultural society such as Howdeno Sauony, it protects the ritual calendar based on the collection of various edible plants and usually celebrates the revitalization of life in midwinter.

The concept of protector is an important concept in many society. For example, in the Abenaki tribe, bears are one of the six guardian deities in the direction (west), expressing courage, physical strength and bravery. Among Inuit, Sedona is the guardian deer of marine mammals, and it is Sedona to decide when to hunt. Shaman can contact Sedona and persuade animals in exchange for offerings and past mistakes.

Of the many religious figures in the indigenous spiritual tradition, Sherman is the best known. They are healers, prophets, fortune tellers, and guardian of religious myths. In addition, religious rituals are often performed. In one society, the same person plays all of these functions. There is also a society where Shaman is an expert. Healers can belong to different cults, such as Ojibue's Midewin and Great Medison Society, but also belongs to secret societies, such as crisp and sikushika. The members of these associations were not always shaman, but have overtaken religious rituals and rituals.

« Aucune justice »

Sherman is generally believed that it has the power to be beneficial to the community, but in some cases it is suspected to be used for magic. Sherman, who plays the role of prophets and prophets, is used to predict the results of hunting, find lost items, and to find outs of dissatisfaction and signs of malice in the community. Sixica, Cry, Ojivue, and other groups have fortun e-tellers (probably in the transformer) of the magnificent shaking tent rituals. The shaman of these groups is a sacred bag guardian with substances and substances with profound mysteries and great power. The dog's shaman burns the scapula of the caribo, and tells the place of the prey by reading the cracks and cracks made by the fire. < SPAN> Among the many religious people in the indigenous spiritual tradition, Sherman is the best known. They are healers, prophets, fortune tellers, and guardian of religious myths. In addition, religious rituals are often performed. In one society, the same person plays all of these functions. There is also a society where Shaman is an expert. Healers can belong to different cults, such as Ojibue's Midewin and Great Medison Society, but also belongs to secret societies, such as crisp and sikushika. The members of these associations were not always shaman, but have overtaken religious rituals and rituals.

Sherman is generally believed that it has the power to be beneficial to the community, but in some cases it is suspected to be used for magic. Sherman, who plays the role of prophets and prophets, is used to predict the results of hunting, find lost items, and to find outs of dissatisfaction and signs of malice in the community. Sixica, Cry, Ojivue, and other groups have fortun e-tellers (probably in the transformer) of the magnificent shaking tent rituals. The shaman of these groups is a sacred bag guardian with substances and substances with profound mysteries and great power. The dog's shaman burns the scapula of the caribo, and tells the place of the prey by reading the cracks and cracks made by the fire. Of the many religious figures in the indigenous spiritual tradition, Sherman is the best known. They are healers, prophets, fortune tellers, and guardian of religious myths. In addition, religious rituals are often performed. In one society, the same person plays all of these functions. There is also a society where Shaman is an expert. Healers can belong to different cults, such as Ojibue's Midewin and Great Medison Society, but also belongs to secret societies, such as crisp and sikushika. The members of these associations were not always shaman, but have overtaken religious rituals and rituals.

In Aboriginal culture, trick stars have various forms. Depending on the location and group, you are a man, a woman, an unpleasant or a good feeling, a hero, a trouble maker, half a human being, half a spirit, young or old, and a spirit. There are humans, animals. It is a coyote for the Mohawk, a Nana bush or Nanaboso for the Ojibue tribe, and a crow for the Hyda, the Chimsian, the Tringgit, Initians, and the Niga.

Shaman Healer knows that many diseases, especially physical healing, are due to natural causes. Other diseases are often believed that the magician is caused by inserting things into the body. If the treatment provided by a shaman healer to cure such a disease is due to his guardian spirit, it generally absorbs something that causes the disease or sweeps with bird wings. It is something that is removed with a splendid gesture. The disease also occurs from "the loss of the spirit". The shama n-healer searches for the sickness (the power of the soul or guardian spirit, or both) and strives to take it into the body again.

Vision quests (sometimes called the quest for guardian of the spirit) are customs that were commonly used among most indigenous people in Canada, and are now in many native communities throughout the Canada. It has been revived. Men, especially in puberty, and at other times, fasting for a long time in a remote area, praying, washing their bodies in streams and ponds and purifying themselves. The purpose is to see the vision or to meet the guardian spirit (usually animals, but some of the myths). Contacting the guardian spirit promises health, prosperity, especially hunting and fisheries.

In Aboriginal culture, trick stars have various forms. Depending on the location and group, you are a man, a woman, an unpleasant or a good feeling, a hero, a trouble maker, half a human being, half a spirit, young or old, and a spirit. There are humans, animals. It is a coyote for the Mohawk, a Nana bush or Nanaboso for the Ojibue tribe, and a crow for the Hyda, the Chimsian, the Tringgit, Initians, and the Niga.

Vision quests (sometimes called the quest for guardian of the spirit) are customs that were commonly used among most indigenous people in Canada, and are now in many native communities throughout the Canada. It has been revived. Men, especially in puberty, and at other times, fasting for a long time in a remote area, praying, washing their bodies in streams and ponds and purifying themselves. The purpose is to see the vision or to meet the guardian spirit (usually animals, but some of the myths). Contacting the guardian spirit promises health, prosperity, especially hunting and fisheries.

For example, it is usually a ritual associated with some kind of solemn events, such as birth, naming, puberty, marriage, and death. Rituals related to life events are always involved in the participation of a certain community, mainly for individuals. For example, Huron Wendat's "Dead Festival" may have incorporated both seasonal rituals and rituals related to various stages of life. Shaman Healer knows that many diseases, especially physical healing, are due to natural causes. Other diseases are often believed that the magician is caused by inserting things into the body. If the treatment provided by a shaman healer to cure such a disease is due to his guardian spirit, it generally absorbs something that causes the disease or sweeps with bird wings. It is something that is removed with a splendid gesture. The disease also occurs from "the loss of the spirit". The shama n-healer searches for the sickness (the power of the soul or guardian spirit, or both) and strives to take it into the body again.

Vision quests (sometimes called the quest for guardian of the spirit) are customs that were commonly used among most indigenous people in Canada, and are now in many native communities throughout the Canada. It has been revived. Men, especially in puberty, and at other times, fasting for a long time in a remote area, praying, washing their bodies in streams and ponds and purifying themselves. The purpose is to see the vision or to meet the guardian spirit (usually animals, but some of the myths). Contacting the guardian spirit promises health, prosperity, especially hunting and fisheries. For example, it is usually a ritual associated with some kind of solemn events, such as birth, naming, puberty, marriage, and death. Rituals related to life events are always involved in the participation of a certain community, mainly for individuals. For example, Huron Wendat's "Dead Festival" may have incorporated both seasonal rituals and rituals related to various stages of life.

Aboriginal people came into contact with many types of European religions through settlers, missionaries, government and church-sponsored residential schools, and direct and indirect government policies, which changed all aspects of Aboriginal religion.

« Aujourd’hui, le monde nous regarde »

In areas where there was relatively early and continuous contact, French missionaries baptized many Aboriginal people as Catholics in the 16th and 17th centuries. The Mi'kmaq, for example, followed Grand Chief Membertou, who converted in 1610. Mi'kmaq religion contains many traditional elements that were blended with Christian rituals. A large cross is also depicted on the flag of the Mi'kmaq Great Council.