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| Come Walk in My Moccasins Newsletter
February 2015
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In this issue:
Children's Books: Little You and Wild BerriesIndigenous Hero: Julie Flett
Haudenausee Principle: Love
Indigenous Recipe: Aunty Kate's Roasted Squash and Pecans
Thirteen Moons: Bear Moon |
| | | Little You
"Richard Van Camp, internationally renowned storyteller and bestselling author of the hugely successful Welcome Song for Baby: A Lullaby for Newborns, has partnered with talented illustrator Julie Flett to create a tender board book for babies and toddlers that honors the child in everyone. With its delightful contemporary illustrations, Little You is perfect to be shared, read or sung to all the little people in your life—and the new little ones on the way!"
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| | - Love: Kanoronhkwátshera (ga noor roon gwa sara)
- Little: Ken'ni'wá:'a (ganh nee wa aw)
- Blueberries: Karha'takéha (gar ha daw geh ha)
(*Emphasis on bolded syllable/accent) |
| | | Love is felt when a person is connected to all aspects of life; on all levels of the mind, body, heart and spirit.
Reflection Questions:
When or where do you most often feel that your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health are strong?
Does nature and time spent outdoors help children experience a connection between their mind, body, heart and spirit?
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| | Thirteen Grandmother Moons
| | The full moon in February is called Bear Moon.
"The second moon of Creation is Bear Moon, when we honour the vision quest that began in the fall. During this time, we discover how to see beyond reality and to communicate through energy rather than sound."
Taken from Arlene Barry's series of teachings 'Kinoomaadiewinan Anishinaabe Bimaadinzinwin', reproduced by Union of Ontario Indians/Anishinabek Nation.
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| | | | | | | | | Water Drum and Hand Drum Circle Napanee
Wednesday February 4
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| | Water Drum and Hand Drum Circle Deseronto
Wednesday February 18
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| | | Wild Berries
"Tch, tch, sh, sh, tup, tup.
Spend the day picking wild blueberries with Clarence and his grandmother. Meet ant, spider, and fox in a beautiful woodland landscape. This book is written in both English and Cree, in particular the n-dialect, also known as Swampy Cree from the Cumberland House area."
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