The 4 circles of life examples show how everything in nature is connected and may also be divided into sets of 4. Teachers may use the circles to inform students about these aboriginal beliefs (see "Before the Visit" in the Exhibits section).

The Animal World
The Physical World
4 Hills of Life
4 Parts in Everything That Grows from the Earth


(adapted from the Circle of Life. Used with permission of the Saskatoon District Tribal Council.)