Naming the West : Stories Eden Valley

Eden Valley Student Story 2:
Animals - Wolf

Hi, my name is Larren Daniels, and I am going to tell you about the wolf.

So why is the wolf call (shitoza?)

When the Stoney people first saw it they thought it was a dog, and it means “big dog” in Stoney.

Why does the wolf howl at the moon?

It doesn’t howl at the moon, the dog, it howls when the weather is changing to warn the creatures that it is going to be changed.

What’s special about the dog family?

Stoney people used the dog family before the Spanish people brought horses, they used them for work. Like carrying supplies and hunting.

So if a person dreams about a wolf, what does that mean?

It means the person that dreamt about the wolf will get knowledge and get smart.

What is special about the wolf to the Stoney people?

Well, the Stoney people respect all animals, and each animal represents something. The wolf represents respect, dedication, and leadership.