Lore
Welcome to the world of the mîmîNîsak!
The first gathering centers on the natural elements that sustain life.
Born from the land itself, the mîmîNîsak emerged as nature spirits shaped by earth, water, fire, air, shadow, and light. They exist in relationship with the elements that sustain the world around them.
Each carries its own presence, yet all are connected, carrying teachings from places often overlooked.
askîy - nâpêsis
askîy - nâpêsis means earth boy in Cree. Askîy - nâpêsis is steady and unmoving, carrying the weight of memory beneath his feet. He holds the stories of those who came before and the paths meant to be walked again.
Askîy - nâpêsis appears when one forgets where they stand, reminding them that belonging comes from staying rooted, listening, and caring for what holds them up.
Why he appears: To remind one that land is not owned, it is lived with.
paskwâwi-mostos
paskwâwi-mostos means buffalo in Cree. Paskwâwi-mostos moves with the patience of one that has seen many seasons.
He carries the teachings of abundance, sacrifice, and survival through lived wisdom. Paskwâwi-mostos appears during times of scarcity or imbalance, reminding one that prosperity comes from respect, gratitude, and taking only what is needed.
Why he appears: To teach that survival itself is an act of perseverance and endurance is a form of prosperity.
nîpîy - nâpêsis
nîpîy - nâpêsis means water boy in Cree. Nîpîy - nâpêsis is just as alive as the water. He moves with quiet strength, like the rivers, rain, and tides. His presence reminds one that water is not a resource, but a relative.
Nîpîy - nâpêsis appears as a reminder to learn how to live with care and stay connected to the water.
Why he appears: To remind one that water is a relative, not a resource.
cikâstesinowin
cikâstesinowin means shadow in Cree. Cikâstesinowin exists in the spaces people avoid looking at. They carry grief, fear, and forgotten truths, not to harm, but to be acknowledged.
Cikâstesinowin appears when one turns away from difficult truths, reminding them that healing only comes from facing what follows closely behind.
Why they appear: To teach that wholeness requires confronting what is hidden.
wâseyâw
wâseyâw means light in Cree. Wâseyâw moves where they're least expected.
They carry breath, movement, and messages between spaces seen and unseen. Often unnoticed, they remind one that clarity arrives when there is room to listen.
Why they appear: To remind one to pause, breathe, and pay attention to what is already moving around them.
iskotêw
iskotêw means fire in Cree. Iskotêw is restless, curious, and impossible to ignore.
He brings warmth, transformation, and destruction in equal measure. Iskotêw appears when one grows complacent or stagnant, forcing change through disruption. He teaches that growth is uncomfortable and that creation often begins with burning away what no longer serves.
Why he appears: To challenge, transform, and remind one that power must be handled with care.
Sequoia
Sequoia is a daughter of Mother Earth. She represents strength, resilience and moving in connection with the earth. She exists between what was and what continues.
Sequoia's presence is a reminder to move gently and to endure with care even through change.
Why she appears: To remind one to honor what has been loved and to care for what continues.
This is only the beginning.