Wind Names and Moon Phases

These resources share the Woodland Cree words for the wind and moon phases as told by Elders of Little Red River. Elder Julienne Nanooch shares memories about trapping in the moonlight as a child. Then, students participate in different activities to practice wind and moon vocabulary.

Grade Range: 7-12

The Moon

See pictures from a video in which Elder Julienne Nanooch shares her childhood memories of the moon.

Storytelling: Trapping in the Moonlight

See pictures from a video in which Elder Julienne Nanooch shares a memory in Woodland Cree about trapping by moonlight.

Vocabulary: Wind

See pictures from a video that pronounces and shows the Woodland Cree vocabulary for describing the wind.

Vocabulary: The Moon

See pictures from a video that pronounces and shows the Woodland Cree words for phases of the moon and moon names by month, as taught by Julian Ribbonleg.

Vocabulary Practice: The Wind and the Moon

This handout includes activities to practice Woodland Cree vocabulary words for wind and moon phases.

Wind Names and Moon Phases Educator Guide

Educator Guides provide support for teachers to facilitate the lessons in their classrooms.