Forager Number 2 Fall 2015 | Page 5

F EAT URES Reindeer and the Sami Calendar Erika Driedger 26 The Sami people of Northern Finland have been herding reindeer for thousands of years. Their eightseason calendar is closely linked to the seasonal movements of the reindeer, and reveals connections between their lives and their herds. Tales of the Northern Lights Anne Marie Scanlon 36 For thousands of years people have witnessed the beauty of the northern lights and tried in many different ways to explain what caused them. Explore myths from cultures across the north and see different traditional perspectives on how this wondrous light show happens. Spruce Trees and Gwich’in Traditional Knowledge Alestine Andre and Ingrid Kritsch 46 For the Gwich’in of the Northwest Territories, the spruce tree has held particular significance for generations. Now through intergenerational programs the Gwich’in are revitalizing their Traditional Knowledge and helping youth from their communities interact with that knowledge. Forager 2 Fall 2015 iii