Subject: Aboriginal Family Literacy Circle October 2015 Newsletter

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Come Walk in My Moccasins Newsletter
October 2015

 
In this issue:

Children's Books: Discovering Numbers and Storm Boy
Oral Story: The Story of Fire
Indigenous Hero: Robbie Robertson
Seven Grandfather Teachings: Humility

Smudging and Medicines: Sweet Grass
Indigenous Recipe: Three Sister Spaghetti Squash with Bacon, Spinach and Parmesan Cheese


Featured Books
Discovering Numbers (Cree) by Neepin Auger

Auger's children's books contain original, brightly coloured images and early education level concepts familiar to everyone.
As well as the English words presented, French and Cree equivalents are also given, making these some of the most dynamic and useful board books on the market, perfectly suitable for the classroom, library, and nursery.

Neepin Auger is a Cree artist, educator, and mother. Originally from the Bigstone Cree Nation in Northern Alberta, she has been painting for over ten years, having studied art under her father, Dale Auger, a renowned First Nations artist and author of the award-winning children's book Mwâkwa Talks to the Loon: A Cree Story for Children. (Excerpt from Strongnations.com)

Storm Boy by Paul Owen Lewis

Storm Boy makes an excellent read aloud picture book about a Haida boy from the Northwest Coast. During a canoe trip, the boy lands in the ocean. There he finds incredibly large people under a strange sky. In fact these are Killer Whale people who live in the ocean. There the boy is greeted and he joins in the people's feast, learning new dances and sharing dances from his village. The Chief realizes the boy is homesick and the boy is safely returned to his village and family. (Excerpt from GoodMinds.com)
Oral Story
The Story of Fire by Muskrat Jim

A young brave discovers fire and its lesson. Muskrat Jim tells this oral legend. (3:50 minute video)

Music in this video features the Iroquois Friendship Song.
New Words

Click to view a short lesson in Mohawk by Sarah Dunkley.

I am happy. Wakatshennón:ni (wa got sa noonh nee)

Are you happy? Satshennón:ni ken (za-t sa noonh nee ganh)
Mohawk Words and Phrases
Translations in print and audio formats


Michif Language Resource
Translations in audio, video and print formats

Anishnaabemowin - Our Language Our Culture
Ojibwa language booklet

Our Heroes

Robbie Robertson
is known throughout the world for his singing and songwriting. Discover more about Robbie Robertson's life in this video narrated by Jennie Hill.
(3 minute video)
Grandfather Teaching
Humility - Wolf

Humility is being humble and not arrogant. The wolf represents humility because of it’s giving nature and devotion to protecting and working for the good of the wolf family and the welfare of the pack. Wolves mate for life and are generous and loving parents, setting an example of what our communities and family systems should be. Native people have great respect for the wolf because of its love for family and its protective instincts.


Smuding and Medicines
Sweet-grass

Sweet-grass is a medicine used in smudging ceremonies to attract the positive and bring beauty and sweetness into our sacred spaces. Prayers are sent up to the Creator in the smoke when burning sweet-grass while praying. Sweet grass is primarily used for personal cleansing or to protect sacred objects. It is seen as a men’s medicine and women do not touch it when they are on their moon-time (when their bodies are cleansing themselves). At that time women’s bodies are full of the force of creation and some nations believe  that at this time their cleansing is powerful enough to overpower everything else.

Sweet-grass is sometimes braided together in bunches or simply bunched and wrapped in cloth. Sweet-grass is considered the hair of Mother Earth and when braided it is unbreakable much like our mother the earth. Some say that when sweet grass is lit, it lets off a sense of kindness.

Indigenous Fusion Recipe
Three Sister Spaghetti Squash with Bacon, Spinach and Parmesan Cheese

Angela Litchfield shares her delicious gluten-free recipe for this newsletter using Indigenous ingredients of Three Sister Squash and Maple Syrup.

Watch for more recipes by Angela in upcoming editions of Come Walk in My Moccasins.
Resources
Gathering Communities Making Connections: A list of resources and services for people of Indigenous Ancestry, and for those who work with them.
Sources for Aboriginal books:
Aboriginal Book Lending:
Events
Free Ojibwe Language Webinars
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UBC Online Course On Reconciliation Through Indigenous Education
6 week course beginning Sept 29, 2015
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Métis Nation Ontario, Kingston
October Calendar of Events
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Sisters in Spirit Vigil, Belleville
Sunday, October 4
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Full Moon Ceremonies, Kingston
Tuesday, October 7
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Community Wellness Day, Kingston
Saturday October 17
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Traditional Feast, Singing and Drumming, Kingston
Wednesday October 21
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Train the Trainer - Traditional Family Parenting, Hamilton
November 9-10
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Aboriginal Family Literacy Circle Partners:
Come Walk in My Moccasins is created by the Aboriginal Family Literacy Circle and sponsored by Hastings-Prince Edward Children Youth Services Network.
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