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Come Walk in My Moccasins Newsletter
February 2016
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In this issue:
Children's Books: ABC Book, Fox on the Ice,
Adventures of Rabbit and Bear Paw
Change Maker: Jan Hill
Traditional Arts: Progressive Oral Story
Musician: Susan Aglukark
Teaching: Earth
Indigenous Fusion Recipe: Chicken Wild Rice Soup
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First Nations were the last people in Canada allowed to vote in a Canadian election.
If a First Nation person wanted to vote prior to 1960 they had to give up all their Aboriginal rights to do so. This process was called “enfranchisement”. Inuit people were given voting rights in 1950, but it took another 12 years before ballot boxes were available in all Inuit communities.
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Sweetest Kulu
For infants and toddlers
This beautiful bedtime poem, written by acclaimed Inuit throat singer Celina Kalluk, describes the gifts given to a newborn baby by all the animals of the Arctic. Lyrically and tenderly told by a mother speaking to her own little "Kulu," an Inuktitut term of endearment often bestowed upon babies and young children, this visually stunning book is infused with the traditional Inuit values of love and respect for the land and its animal inhabitants.
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Fox on the Ice
For preschoolers
One winter afternoon, Joe and Cody went ice fishing with their papa, their mama, and Cody's little black dog, Ootsie. It was the perfect day to fish. The sky was clear, and the sun made the snow sparkle like diamonds.
Brothers Joe and Cody are spending a chilly winter afternoon ice fishing with their parents. Cody is helping Papa fish, while Mama and Joe doze in the sled. Suddenly the sled dogs sit up and sniff. A fox is across the lake, her fur as bright as flames. The sled dogs give chase, pulling Mama and Joe along on a wild ride.
Written in both English and Cree, Fox on the Ice is a wonderful, lyrical story of celebration from award-winning author Tomson Highway, capturing a passing way of life for future generations. Illustrator Brian Deines has created an evocative masterpiece of shimmering oils depicting the beauty of northern Manitoba.
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The Adventures of Rabbit and Bear Paws: In the Sugar Bush
For school-age children
Adventures of Rabbit and Bear Paws: The Sugar Bush is a graphic novel based on the characters in the comic strip that appears in Anishinabek News. Artist Chad Solomon, grandson of respected Ojibwe Elder and activist Art Solomon, created two Ojibwe brothers known as Rabbit and Bear Paws. With this inaugural 32-page comic, Rabbit and Pear Paws are key players in an 18th century North American setting. The artist places the two characters in Ontario where they come into contact with English soldiers on route to Niagara. Throughout their adventures readers are introduced to stories featuring Nanaboozhoo, the Trickster.
Chad Solomon draws on the Ojibwe Seven Grandfathers Teachings for the core of the story. This edition draws on the teaching Mnaadendmowin or Respect. This is a unique resource that may interest reluctant readers in finding out about Ojibwe history and teachings.
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Jan Hill
Mother, grandmother, and auntie, Jan Hill holds the position of Secretary for the Tyendinaga Haudenasaunee and sits in the seat of Turtle Clanmother.
In this 4 minute video Jan explains how interest and knowledge in Mohawk language and traditions have been sparked, nurtured and strengthened over the past 30 years.
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Progressive Oral Stories
Oral stories are integral to First Nations, Inuit and Métis cultures. For many Indigenous cultures, wintertime is the season for telling stories. Algonquin knowledge keeper Judi Montgomery introduces us to progressive oral storytelling and creates a story with her young friends about a fish-loving, bird-loving family.
Watch this 3 minute video to learn how to create progressive stories with young children. Not only do progressive stories engage children's imagination, thinking and vocabulary skills, but it also teaches children to become storytellers too.
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Susan Aglukark
Three time Juno Award winner, and performer for audiences with HRH Queen Elizabeth, Nelson Mandela, Canadian Prime Ministers and dignitaries, Inuk singer/songwriter Susan Aglukark writes and sings about the traditional and non-traditional stories of people in Nunavut.
Yet Susan Aglukark's music conveys universal themes and speaks to all of us, regardless of culture. In "Bridge of Dreams", for example, she sings of an aging woman who longs for the traditional life that she was taken away from. "O Siem" - joy in community, is a gentle anthem for peace and tolerance.
Susan Aglulkark holds two honorary law degrees from University of Alberta and University of Calgary. For three years she worked with the University of Calgary to research and create programs to address the school drop-out issue among aboriginal students at all grade levels across Canada.
Susan Aglukark – Inuk Singer, Songwriter and Keynote Speaker
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Ohén:ton Karihwatéhkwen Teachings
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The Earth
In the Ohén:ton Karihwatéhkwen, the “words before all else” or the “thanksgiving address”, the Earth is acknowledged with gratitude.
Rotinonhsyón:ni consider the earth their Mother and that is how she is referred to, Mother Earth. From time immemorial she has provided us with everything we need to live and breathe. She is the home of food, air, water, sunshine, medicine and so much more. In relation to this, people have a responsibility to take good care of her to ensure that she can continue to provide for future generations all the bounties we enjoy. Humans have the biggest impact on the earth and it is important that we continue to raise awareness of how our footprint in the world impacts the capability for Mother Earth to continue to thrive in a healthy way.
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Tsi Tyónnheht Onkwawén:na provides Mohawk language and culture programming at the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory (the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte).
Programs include: Totáhne (At Grandma's House) for preschool children, Kawenna'ón:we Primary Immersion (K-4) and Shatiwennakará:tats, a year long program for Adults
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Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Warm up with this indigenous fusion soup. Angela Litchfield shares her recipe for a creamy soup with chunks of chicken and wild rice.
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Sources for Aboriginal books:
- Good Reads Baby Books: Written in Navajo and English, this baby book series is perfect for pre-K through 1st grade.
Aboriginal Book Lending:
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| | First Nations Public Library Week
February 8-13, 2016
Learn More
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| | | | Full Moon Ceremonies, Kingston
Monday, February 22, 2016
View Event
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