Stories From the Seventh Fire: How Wesakechak Got His Name
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Browse Full-length Non-member TitlesIn this animated Cree folktale, Wesakechak is looking for a new name. He hopes to receive a better name by convincing the Creator to rename everything. However, Wesakechak ends up being assigned an important job. Part of the "Stories From the Seventh Fire" series.
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Runtime: 13 minutes 29 seconds
- Topic: History, Literature
- Subtopic: Animal Stories, Folklore, Native Americans
- Grade/Interest Level: 4 - 8
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- Release Year: 1999
- Producer/Distributor: Green Planet Films
- Series: Stories From the Seventh Fire
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