Canadian Fairy Tales

Glooskap And The First Thanksgiving: Glooskap Is A Figure From Mi'Kmaq Mythology Often Depicted As A Powerful And Benevolent Deity. In This Tale Glooskap Teaches The People About The Importance Of Giving Thanks For The Bounty Of The Land. The Boy Who Was Called Thick-Head: This Story Comes From The Innu People Of Labrador. It Follows The Journey Of A Young Boy Who Is Teased For His Lack Of Intelligence But Ultimately Proves His Worth Through His Bravery And Resourcefulness. The Coming Of The Corn: A Legend From The Iroquois People This Story Explains The Origins Of Corn And Its Significance To Indigenous Cultures. It Tells Of A Time When People Struggled To Find Food Until A Mysterious Being Appears And Teaches Them How To Grow Corn. The Wild Man Of The West: This Tale Features A Mythical Creature Known As The Wild Man Who Roams The Forests Of Western Canada. When A Young Woman Encounters The Wild Man She Learns Valuable Lessons About Respect For Nature And The Importance Of Humility.