EPISODE 36October 03, 2024
The Many Names and Stories of the Canada Jay
Who would have thought that one little bird would make such a big impact on Canadian folklore? Known as the whisky jack, meat bird, moose bird, venison hawk, camp robber, Gwiingwiishi, Nikjako’kej, and gorbey (among other names), the Canada Jay can be found in every province and territory across the country, and features in a number of oral histories, legends, and stories from coast to coast. Hear how the Canada Jay has endeared itself to others, becoming a vessel for the souls of dead lumberjacks, a saviour, a celestial hunter, and more.
