Wisakedjak - Wikipedia
WEBWisakedjak is a character in the book American Gods by Neil Gaiman, where he is frequently referred to as "Whiskey Jack" (a corruption of this figure's traditional name). In the book, he appears as an old Native man, who lives in a mobile home, somewhere near a Lakota reservation in the badlands with Johnny Appleseed .
Whiskey-Jack (Wisakedjak, Wesakechak, Weesageechak, …
WEBInformation and legends about the Native American mythological figure Wisakedjak (Whiskey-Jack), culture hero of the Cree and Algonquin tribes.
Gray Jays (Perisoreus canadensis) Information | Earth Life
WEBJul 11, 2023 · The Gray Jays, Perisoreus canadensis, is also known as the Camp Robber and the Whiskey Jack, in various spellings; the latter name originates from the Cree word wiiskachaan. At one time, it was known as the Canada Jay.
A Whiskey-Jack by Any Other Name - American Ornithological Society
WEBJun 6, 2018 · During the Washington AOU conference in 2016, Dan Strickland mined the AOU archives at the Smithsonian to figure out how and why the common name of this species was changed by the AOU in 1957. Based on that information, he made a very compelling case to have the name changed back to Canada Jay.
Whiskey Jack - American Gods Wiki
WEBWhiskey Jack is one of the culture heroes of Native American mythology. In the novel, it is implied that he is the same as the Lakota spirit Inktomi. Whiskey Jack is a down-to-earth, realist, slightly bitter and pessimistic entity.
Gentleman Jack - Jack Daniel's
WEBGentleman Jack is an 80 proof whiskey that is twice charcoal mellowed for smoothness. Watch a tasting of Gentleman Jack by our Master Distiller.
Gray Jay (Whiskey Jack) - Sierra Club BC
WEBThe gray jay is slightly larger than a robin; it is gray above and white below with a black strip over the neck and the eye. Young jays are completely gray and start moulting in July; adults moult in May and June.
Canada jay - Wikipedia
WEBThe Canada jay (Perisoreus canadensis), also known as the gray jay, grey jay, camp robber, or whisky jack, is a passerine bird of the family Corvidae. It is found in boreal forests of North America north to the tree line, and in the Rocky Mountains subalpine zone south to New Mexico and Arizona.
Hinterland Who's Who - Gray Jay
WEBAnother familiar name, “whiskey-jack”, was taken from Wiskedjak, Wisagatcak, Wisekejack, or other variations of a word used in the Algonquian family of aboriginal languages of eastern Canada to designate a mischievous, transforming spirit who liked to play tricks on people.
What is a Whiskeyjack? – Whiskeyjack Boutique
WEBAug 23, 2019 · Whiskeyjack is a nickname for the Canada Jay, which is a bird found in every territory and province within Canada. It's also a friendly and smart bird who chooses not to migrate in the winter, and braves the Canadian cold better than most of us!