The Swayzak People The Swayzak people are a nomadic tribe of hunters and gatherers that live mostly in the northern regions of Canada. Similar in their beliefs to the Native Americans the Swayzak people have a deep respect for nature and a belief that the earth is their "mother" spirit. The Swayzak people also practice a number of rituals such as rituals of healing, death, and prophecy. They are a nomadic society, yet they may maintain a village for a number of years before moving to a different location. The men hunt for bear and cariboo, while the women gather berries, mushrooms, etc. However not all the gathering is done by the women, men will occasionally help, yet it is still conside