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