An incredible adventure inspired by an Innu legend
A hero with spectacular superpowers
Legendary Characters
Tshakapesh
Tshakapesh has many superpowers and is braver than anyone. He is the only superhero who can protect Mother Earth from the mischievous Carcajou. He is also the brother of Imala, the village chief. To avoid attracting attention, he hides under the identity of Mashk, a stubborn and playful 14-year-old who is friends with Ti and has a crush on Asha.
Tshen
Tshen is a super monster and the sworn enemy of Tshakapesh. His mission is to wreak havoc in the village and destroy the last green and unpolluted region on the planet. Both cunning and sly, Carcajou has the power to transform himself. He often hides under the identity of Mr. K, a wealthy businessman who lives in a mansion on the edge of the village.
Imala
Imala is Tshakapesh's big sister and the village chief. Wanting to protect the village from Carcajou, she asked Tshakapesh to return to Earth by communicating with him by telepathy. She is clever, caring and always willing to help others⎯and keep her brother out of trouble!
Asha
Asha is cheerful, optimistic and always knows how to lift peoples’ spirits. She is 14 years old and dreams of becoming a famous singer. Asha only has eyes for the amazing Tshakapesh.
I.T.
I.T. is 12 years old and he is Mashk's best friend. As a budding genius and technology enthusiast, he spends hours in front of the computer at the community center. I.T. dreams of having an ultra-powerful computer, but in the meantime, he recycles the villagers’ old gadgets.
Piku
Piku is not just a shrew, she is also the faithful friend and confidante of Tshakapesh. Piku has been at his side since childhood and they have developed their own secret code language. Despite being tiny, Piku is smart and very strong.
Shaman
Shaman is the village elder. Whenever the villagers have problems, Shaman always has good advice for them. He knows all the ancient traditions and tells the best stories and legends. He is sometimes found in his shaking tent communicating with Manitu, the Great Spirit.
Manitu
Manitu is the spirit who gave Tshakapesh superpowers so that he could defeat Carcajou. As the superhero’s guide, Manitu is the only one who can restore Tshakapesh’s strength when he becomes exhausted in battle.
The Innu words
Namesh
Fish
Amishkᵘ
Beaver
Anikutshash
Squirrel
Mashkᵘ
Bear
Tshinishtui-apikushish
Shrew
Pineshish
Bird
Minashkuat
Forest
Utshu
Mountain
Uatikᵘ
Cave
Nutin
Wind
Kun
Snow
Mishtikᵘ
Tree
Tshitut-nanimissuat
Thunder
Ishkuteu
Fire
Tshimuan
Rain
Mitshinanushu-uinnuapishkᵘ
Pink quartz
Shipu
River
Naneu
Beach
Esh
Seashell
Ashini
Pebble
Ashamat
Snowshoes
Ush
Canoe
Atusseu-katshitapatakanit
Computer
Kaimitunanut
Phone
Atshapi
Bow
Assikuman-innikueu
Robot
Assikumanᵘ-kapimipanit
Machine
Kuei
Hello
Iame
Goodbye
Tshinashkumitin
Thank you
Ma tshipa tshi
Please
Tshiminuatitin
I love you
Umisha
Sister
Ushtesha
Brother
Ukauia
Mother
Utauia
Father
Uitsheuakana
Friend
Utenau
Village
Mitshuap
House
Katshishkutamatsheutshuap
School
Kushapatshikan
Shaking tent
Metueutshuap
Community center
Kuekuatsheu
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