Dreaming of Animals: The Waswanipi Cree Shaking Tent Ceremony in Relation to Environment, Hunting and Missionization

The distinct religious practices and knowledge of shaking tent ceremonies have not disappeared with the adoption by many Waswanipi Cree of Christianity and a less isolated way of life, nor have the ceremonies remained unchanged. I explore the changes and continuities in the religious ceremonies and knowledge among two generations of Waswanipi Cree from the James Bay region of northern Quebec. The focus is on the possible reasons for a reported …