Native Truths: Indigenous Astronomy
Explore: The Great Bear Hunt
Background Knowledge
The Great Bear Met (he/him) is a living Ancestor, beaded by Karen Ann Hoffman and on display at the Field Museum ini the exhibition Native Truths: Our Voices, Our Stories
To the first peoples, the sky is a calendar, a clock, a road map, and a teacher of moral values. Native peoples told stories about the stars to teach lifelong skills and lessons.
Play the Great Bear hunt audio - story told by Karen Ann Hoffman
Content Disclaimer:
The bear in the story is hunted and does end up dying. Approach this topic how you feel comfortable.