Chad Solomon, Artist and Storyteller, Treaty 13 (and Rabbit) on "What is a promise?"
Summary
TLDRIn this video, Rabbit, a character from 'The Adventures of Rabbit and Bear Paws,' warmly greets viewers in Anishinaabemowin with 'Aaniin,' meaning 'Hello.' He explains the importance of sharing, respect, and keeping promises, which are central to treaties. Rabbit highlights how stories and language help pass knowledge across generations, fostering connection and understanding. He emphasizes that everyone is part of the seventh generation, sharing land, resources, and responsibilities. Rabbit encourages viewers to speak from the heart and keep their promises, ending with the Anishinaabe phrase 'Baamaapii,' meaning 'See you later.'
Takeaways
- đ The speaker introduces themselves as Rabbit, a character from the 'Adventures of Rabbit and Bear Paws' book series.
- đ 'Aaniin' is a greeting in the Anishinaabemowin language, symbolizing the sharing of one's essence.
- đš Rabbit is also an illustrator and believes in the power of art as a means of communication and idea sharing.
- đ€ Treaties are described as promises, emphasizing the importance of keeping one's word.
- â€ïž The heart is identified as the source of truth and sincerity when making promises.
- đ Storytelling is highlighted as a method for passing knowledge across generations, up to the seventh generation.
- đĄ Respect is a core value, including self-respect, respect for neighbors, community, and the land.
- đ± The Anishinaabe territory is mentioned as a place where sharing resources like water and food is a tradition.
- đïž Despite territorial constraints, the tradition of sharing and keeping promises through treaties continues.
- đïž The concept of 'treaty people' is introduced, indicating a collective desire for safety, clean water, and a good community life.
- đ The script concludes with a cultural alternative to 'goodbye', using 'Baa-maa-pii' to express a hopeful reunion.
Q & A
What does 'Aaniin' mean in Anishinaabemowin?
-In Anishinaabemowin, 'Aaniin' means 'Hello' and signifies the essence of the speaker sharing themselves with others.
What is the name of the book series Rabbit is a part of?
-Rabbit is a character in the book series called 'The Adventures of Rabbit and Bear Paws'.
What role does Rabbit play in the creation of the books?
-Rabbit is one of the people who draw the books, expressing a love for drawing as a way to communicate and share ideas.
What is the significance of sharing in the context of the script?
-Sharing is a key value in the script, related to the concept of treaties and the willingness to share resources and knowledge across generations.
How many generations does the script mention sharing knowledge to?
-The script mentions sharing knowledge to 'the seventh generation', indicating a long-term perspective on passing down knowledge.
What is a treaty according to Rabbit?
-A treaty, as explained by Rabbit, is a promise that is meant to be kept, symbolized by placing a hand over the heart and affirming to keep one's promise.
What does Rabbit encourage listeners to say to demonstrate their commitment to keeping promises?
-Rabbit encourages listeners to say 'I will keep my promise' as a way to show their commitment to honoring their words.
How does Rabbit describe the process of sharing and respecting?
-Rabbit describes sharing and respecting as interconnected processes that involve sharing resources like clean water, land, and food, and respecting oneself, neighbors, community, and the land.
What does Rabbit share from the Anishinaabe territory?
-Rabbit shares clean waters, land, and delicious blueberries from the Anishinaabe territory, following the teachings of their elders to share what they have.
What does Rabbit mean when they say 'we are all treaty people'?
-Rabbit means that everyone is part of a community that values and upholds the promises of treaties, striving for a safe place to live with clean water and a sense of security.
How does Rabbit say 'See you later' in Anishinaabemowin?
-In Anishinaabemowin, to say 'See you later', one says 'Baa-maa-pii'.
Outlines
đ° Introduction to Rabbit and the Concept of Sharing
Rabbit introduces himself as a character in the 'Adventures of Rabbit and Bear Paws' book series. He explains the Anishinaabemowin greeting 'Aaniin', which means 'Hello' and symbolizes sharing one's essence. Rabbit emphasizes the importance of sharing and promises, relating them to treaties and the concept of passing knowledge to the seventh generation. He encourages the audience to make and keep promises, suggesting a gesture to feel the heart while making a promise. Rabbit also talks about sharing resources like clean water, land, and blueberries, and the importance of respecting oneself, neighbors, and the community.
Mindmap
Keywords
đĄAaniin
đĄAnishinaabemowin
đĄRabbit
đĄTreaty
đĄSeventh Generation
đĄSharing
đĄRespect
đĄPromise
đĄElders
đĄAnishinaabe Territory
đĄBaa-maa-pii
Highlights
Rabbit introduces the word 'Aaniin,' meaning 'Hello' in Anishinaabemowin, and explains that it means sharing the essence of oneself.
Rabbit mentions that he is one of the great characters in 'The Adventures of Rabbit and Bear Paws' series and shares his love for drawing.
Drawing is highlighted as a powerful form of communication and sharing ideas, which Rabbit emphasizes as an important aspect of storytelling.
Rabbit explains the concept of treaties as promises, focusing on the importance of keeping promises and sharing.
Rabbit encourages children to place their hand over their heart and say, 'I will keep my promise,' promoting honesty and integrity.
Rabbit stresses that stories help pass knowledge from one generation to the next, emphasizing the concept of the 'seventh generation.'
Rabbit explains that everyone is part of the seventh generation and highlights the responsibility to share and respect one another.
Rabbit provides a simple definition of a treaty as a promise and reinforces that promises should always be kept.
Through language and stories, Rabbit says people can have fun while deepening their understanding of sharing and respect.
Rabbit teaches respect for oneself, neighbors, community, and the land, connecting the concept of sharing with the natural environment.
Rabbit acknowledges that he lives on Anishinaabe territory and makes a promise to share the land and its resources, such as clean water and blueberries.
The idea of always sharing, even when space becomes smaller, is emphasized by Rabbit as an enduring part of his people's culture.
Rabbit reminds everyone that they are 'treaty people,' united in their desire for safety, clean drinking water, and strong communities.
Rabbit reflects on the teachings from elders about sharing and keeping promises as fundamental values passed down through generations.
The transcript ends with Rabbit teaching the phrase 'Baa-maa-pii,' which means 'See you later' in Anishinaabemowin, avoiding saying goodbye.
Transcripts
Rabbit: Aaniin!
The word Aaniin is "Hello" in Anishinaabemowin.
And if you break it down, it means the essence of me. I'm sharing the essence of me
with all of you, out there! My name is Rabbit and I'm one of the great characters in a series of Â
books called the adventures of Rabbit and Bear Paws. And we like to have all kinds of fun and Â
I'm one of the people who draw the books and I love to draw. It's such a great way to communicate Â
and to be able to share ideas. And of course sharing is what we do when we have a treaty. Because Â
we're willing to be able to share what we have. And through those stories is a great way how we Â
can pass knowledge from one generation to the next, and to the next, to the next, to what we Â
call the seventh generation. That's what I am, and that's what everyone else out there is as well.
We're all the seventh generation. AÂ treaty? Hmmm...I know! A treaty is a promise.
And a promise is something I always keep. Put your hand over the left side of your body like this.
And feel your heart and know that your heart is where you speak from, Â
and say, "I will keep my promise." Can you say that? Can you say, "I will keep my promise."
If you can say that, you're doing a great job. Because that's where everything begins. And so,
through our language and through our stories, we get to have all kinds of fun. And through that fun,
well, we get to connect with each other and have a deeper understanding of what it means to share Â
and respect. Respect for yourself, respect for your neighbours, your community and the land in which you Â
live on. You see, I live on the Anishinaabe territory and I always keep my promise to share what IÂ
have here on my territory. IÂ share the clean waters, I share the land,
I share the delicious blueberries both me and my brother like to eat, too. You see, we were always Â
taught by our elders to share with what we have. We had to be able to give a little space here,
give a little space there. As time went on, our space got smaller and smaller and smaller. But Â
we always shared, because we always kept our promise of a treaty. We are
all treaty people. We all want to have a safe place to live. We all want clean drinking water.
And we all want to feel safe and good in our homes and in our communities. It always starts Â
with me and you, together sharing. And together we keep our promises right? Mm-hmm! So, this is how I was Â
taught from my elders and my knowledge carriers to keep my promise, so I hope that all of you Â
out there can keep your promise, too. Great to meet you and have a great day! And as we say in Â
the language, we don't say goodbye, but we do say, "See you later." To say, "See you later," we simply say,
baa-maa-pii. Baamaapii!
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