Eagle would swoop down, scream and ride the drafts back up, really enjoying himself. He saw Eagle soaring on up drafts near a high cliff at Ashnola. Story: Coyote and Golden EagleĬoyote was watching Eagle one day. The practice of generating meaning and deciphering the wisdom, values, beliefs and meaning from the stories involves an active reflection and engagement of your mind, body and spirit.įormer professor Bill Cohen, following his discussions with Okanagan Syilx and Secwepemc people, Indigenous leaders, educators and students, shared the Coyote story below to illustrate how we can begin to understand our individual and communal roles in ensuring that Okanagan College becomes a place where Indigenous knowledge, ways of teaching and learning, and responsibility to the land and environment are learned, celebrated, respected and infused throughout the experiences of all who work and study at the College and extended community now and in the future in a continuous cycle of renewal. Individuals have the responsibility to interpret the meaning of these stories in reflection to their own personal lives and work. Coyote brings the notion of consciousness to humans, and it is our responsibility to respect these gifts and use these original teachings to help guide us in our lives. Coyote was responsible for bringing food, plants, medicines, animals and elements of the natural worlds that have shaped the world where Syilx Okanagan and Secwepemc people live. Coyote is often accompanied by Fox, who tends to help Coyote when his curiosity and mischievous ways land him in troublesome situations. These teachings have strong ties to local societal values, traditional knowledge, spirituality and overall worldviews.Ĭoyote: snk̓lip or sek'lep in nsyilxcen and secwepemcstin, respectfullyĬoyote is often considered a hero, and there are many stories of his tricks and foolish ways, but Coyote does not do this alone. Coyote is often breaking the rules and bringing teachings through his adventurous mishaps. While there are some cross-cultural similarities of tricksters amongst nations, each nation will have its own unique trickster and stories.Ĭoyote is considered a trickster to both Syilx Okanagan and Secwepemc peoples. Trickster stories are common among various Indigenous nations.
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