Crossword puzzle developed for SIAST NRSG 201. It goes along with the PowerPoint presentation - "synopsis of Cree culture" here on slideshare. Following the links will give all the necessary clues and will provide the reader with more insight into Canadian Cree culture and some of the health issues faced.

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4 The Nanaimo Daily News has apologized for printing a "racist" letter from this man
which stated First Nations have a history that is "notable only for underachievement."
http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/03/28/racist-nanaimo-daily-news-first-nationsletter_n_2971956.html
7 At above link - Assembly of First Nations Chief Shawn __________ responded with...
"The comments published by the Nanaimo Daily News show deep
misunderstanding and ignorance about First Nations peoples,"
8 Combining form for “relating to the femoral...”
11 The initials of the level of Canadian judicial system upholding Jordan’s Principle
http://aptn.ca/pages/news/2013/05/09/justice-officials-arguing-against-owngovernment-in-jordans-principle-court-appeal/
12 86-592-366 3088 is the phone number for what Chinese Tech firm (just Google it
and move on – it has nothing to do with the theme of First Nations Health)
15 The idea of being related to or joined together with all things...
http://firstnationspedagogy.ca/interconnect.html
See also the quote for 32 across.
22 Dr. Sylvia Abonyi – occupies the Canada Research _____ in Aboriginal Health
http://www.usask.ca/research/research_services/crc/profiles/abonyi.php
23_____ Duncan, Member of Parliament for Edmonton
http://lindaduncan.ndp.ca/mp-linda-duncan-reacts-to-conservative-cuts-to-aboriginalhealth-2012-04-13
24 The color black generally represents this direction on the medicine wheel.
25 any plant with leaves, seeds, or flowers used for flavouring, food or medicine.
Check Clifford Cardinal - http://abrah7.wix.com/albertaherbgather1#!presenters/c21kz
26 What level of government is responsible for health services on reserve?
http://www.vancouversun.com/health/First+Nations+take+over+their+health+care+ser
vices/8979530/story.html

2. 28 A combining form meaning “early,” “primeval,” used in the formation of compound
words. From Greek, combining form meaning dawn; akin to east.
29 The shortened form of the French name – Kristeneaux which designated large First
Nation inhabiting areas of central and western Canada and northern United States.
http://www.driftpilecreenation.com/default.aspx?ID=Cree%20Language
32 At the top of page five of the linked document there is a quote from Graveline
(1998) “...“Self-in-relation” (p. 57), that is: immanence (respect for all life forms),
interconnectedness and __________.”
http://www.reseaudialog.qc.ca/Docspdf/LoiselleMcKenzie.pdf
34 Porridge can be made from ________ which some Cree call unoomin.
35 The ___________ of Native People in Canada: Voluntary or Compulsory? By: Michèle
DuCharme
http://www.tgmag.ca/magic/mt3.html
For additional historic notes check the following link...
http://esask.uregina.ca/entry/aboriginal_health.html
36 Exploring ________ Priorities in First Nation Communities in Nova Scotia - tripartite
forum 2008
http://www.tripartiteforum.com/files/health/2TFReportLow.pdf
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fniah-spnia/pubs/aborig-autoch/stats-profil-atlant/indexeng.php#a3
37 This is an acronym for the type of law practiced by Aimée Craft (Conference and
programme Co-Chair) of the conference outlined at the link...
http://www.cbapd.org/details_en.aspx?id=NA_abl13
38 Name of tribe represented in the following links...
http://scalar.usc.edu/works/performingarchive/cp03006?path=ogalala
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Cloud#Red_Cloud_descendants
41 An area of land; a region. The land and waters under the jurisdiction of a
government. A political subdivision of a country. A geographic region, such as a colonial
possession, that is dependent on an external government.
44 From the thesis STORIES ABOUT CANCER FROM THE WOODLAND CREE
OF NORTHERN SASKATCHEWAN this is the Cree word for medicine.
http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk3/SSU/TC-SSU-01042006163028.pdf

3. 46 Initials of the First Nation where Tina Wilson interviewed clients for her thesis called
Knowledge, Attitudes and Health Beliefs of Cervical Cancer and Cervical Cancer
Screening
http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk4/etd/MQ81349.pdf
47 The proverbial giant that oppresses the little guys of the world.
http://nationtalk.ca/story/first-nations-fipa-challenge-a-david-and-goliath-story-sayslawyer-the-epoch-times/
49 As a precaution against the event of...
“__ ____ of emergency...”
Used in the wording of the vital “medicine chest clause” of treaty six and in the claim of
ALEXANDER FIRST NATION vs HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF CANADA
http://sct-trp.ca/apption/cms/UploadedDocuments/20136001/001-SCT-6001-13Doc1.pdf
50 Dr. _______ ___ Dyck is a member of the Gordon First Nation; she is also a Liberal
senator representing Saskatchewan.
http://www.parl.gc.ca/SenatorsMembers/Senate/SenatorsBiography/isenator_det.asp?
Language=E&M=M&senator_id=2776&sortord=N
51 See page 44 of this edition of the ____ Quarterly.
http://www.ilsa.org/pubs/quarterly/17-1Final.pdf
52 Research the opening lines from Romeo and Juliet – act 5, scene 1 – then do some
research on dream catchers...
“If I may trust the flattering truth of sleep,
My dreams_________ some joyful news at hand.”

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1 Government appointed land set aside for First Nations people...
http://esask.uregina.ca/entry/indian_policy_and_the_early_reserve_period.html
http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2013/01/10/jonathan-kay-whats-wrong-withremote-native-reserves-lets-ask-a-doctor-who-worked-there-for-43-years/
http://cahr.uvic.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/NCCAH-report-LoppieWeindownload11.pdf
2 The first name of the respected Elder that mentored Ross Hoffman...
http://www.pimatisiwin.com/uploads/aug_2010/02Hoffman.pdf
3 In Chinese philosophy it is the underlying principle of the universe. It combines within
itself the principles of yin and yang (balance of all things) and points the way, as a code
of behavior, to harmony with the natural order. It is the cornerstone of the
philosophical religion of Taoism.
5 The impact of the sweat _____ ceremony on dimensions of well-being
http://www.ucdenver.edu/academics/colleges/PublicHealth/research/centers/CAIANH/
journal/Documents/Volume%2013/13(3)_Schiff_Impact_Sweat_Lodge_48-69.pdf
6 The authority of a state to govern itself
http://www.chiefs-of-ontario.org/faq
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fniah-spnia/pubs/finance/_agreeaccord/10_years_ans_trans/index-eng.php
8 This federal government department released its latest strategic plan called “A Shared
Path to Improved Health” just last year. Follow links for details...
http://hcom.ca/news/54/
9 Merriam-Webster defines it as a recurring and noticeable thematic element (as in the
arts); a dominant idea or central theme. A single or repeated design or color.
10 Dr. William _____ undertook the first vaccination program in western Canada for a
presumed smallpox outbreak among First Nations people in 1837.
http://www.biographi.ca/en/bio/todd_william_1851_8E.html
11 Not one, not two, not three but ________.
http://www.fourdirectionsteachings.com/cree_learning_activities.html

5. 13 Yiddish word that means "a person of integrity." A ______ is someone who is
responsible, has a sense of right and wrong and is the sort of person other people look
up to. In English the word has come to mean "a good guy." Compare to
Miyupimaatisiiun in link... http://www.medicine.usask.ca/research/health-researchgroups/saskatchewan-team-for-research-evaluation-of-addictions-treatment-mentalhealth-services-stream/publications/canadian-research/Adelson%201998.pdf
14 Changing to reflect more pc terminology this government agency is now called
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC)
http://www.wawataynews.ca/archive/all/2011/5/26/inac-name-change-draws-ire-firstnations_21492
http://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1100100035046/1100100035050
16 This is the periodic table abbreviation for the chemical that makes up 40 percent of
the white crystals which the Cree call - - - sîhwîhtâkani. In English it’s called salt.
17 The ultimate source of all created things.
http://www.sicc.sk.ca/archive/heritage/ethnography/cree/origin/oral.html
18 NHL player and coach – and an Ojibwe from the Garden River First Nation near
Sault Ste. Marie.
19 Read through the link and fill in the blank... “While there may be short-term
transition issues, he said young aboriginal British Columbians will see a _______ path to
becoming doctors, dentists, nurses and health administrators who can remain in, or
serve, their communities.”
http://www.vancouversun.com/health/First+Nations+take+over+their+health+care+ser
vices/8979530/story.html
20 Perspiration
http://www.manygoodteachings.com/sweatlodge-understanding.html
21 To be in a state of turmoil or ferment
http://www.ipolitics.ca/2013/03/21/the-harper-government-is-radicalizing-firstnations/
22 Type the coordinates into Google maps... 57.334583,-106.636047

6. 27 Term used to refer to an Indian in the repatriated Canadian Constitution of 1982.
http://indigenousfoundations.arts.ubc.ca/?id=9494
30 The part that someone has in a family, society, or other group
http://www.kanawayhitowin.ca/index.php?
option=com_content&task=view&id=29&Itemid=42
31 cause a large amount of damage or harm
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/third-party-management-can-wreakhavoc-on-first-nations/article4181128/
33 Alternate spelling of word meaning...
a. Inspiring inexplicable fear, dread, or uneasiness; strange and frightening.
b. Suggestive of the supernatural; mysterious.
35 Acronym for this website...
http://www.sicc.sk.ca/archive/heritage/sils/resourceinfo/index.html
37 Name of this group near Wabamun, Alberta
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Band
39 This acronym describes what Monsanto contributes to agriculture and what
governments and corporations may try to do on reserves...
http://mohawknationnews.com/blog/2013/02/11/mnn-gmo-indian-scam/
40 Chief Wayne Semaganis represents ________ pine reserve
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/saskatchewan-first-nation-buysworkboots-cuts-welfare-rate-1.1867607
42 Living Archives on __________ in Western Canada
http://www.philosophy.ualberta.ca/Events%20and%20Activities/Living%20Archives.aspx
43 Centre of Canadian government and focus of a lot of Aboriginal frustration.
45 The Spanish were looking for a shorter trade route to ______ and thought
they had found it hence they called the native inhabitants of North America

7. Indians.
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Why_are_the_native_Americans_called_Indians
48 When used as an Adjective it refers to the condition of being alive. If used as a noun
It could mean the income you use to survive or the lifestyle in which you live.

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