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Come Walk in My Moccasins Newsletter
April 2020
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In this Issue:
Books: Nibi is Water, He Who Flies by Night: The Story of Grey Owl, Poems to Honour Mother Earth, The Trail of Nenaboozhoo Our Music: Water Song Our Arts: Indigenous Mural Our Words: Mohawk Language Lesson Our Stories: Dish With One Spoon Our Traditions: Ice Fishing Recipe: Crispy Oven Fish |
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Indigenous people have always know the importance of taking care of Mother Earth and respected the fact that she has provided us with everything that we need to live a good life.
Personal Reflection Question…
What ways do you take care of and respect mother earth? |
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Nibi is Water
Infant/Toddler
A first conversation about the importance of Nibi—which means water in Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe)—and our role to thank, respect, love, and protect it. Babies and toddlers can follow Nibi as it rains and snows, splashes or rows, drips and sips. Written from an Anishinaabe water protector’s perspective, the book is in dual language—English and Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe). (excerpt from Strongnations.com)
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He Who Flies by Night: The Story of Grey Owl
Preschool/Kindergarten
He Who Flies By Night: The Story of Grey Owl tells the true story of how Englishman Archie Belaney fulfilled his childhood fantasy of living in Canada's North with the First Nations people. He transformed himself into Wa-Sha-Quon-Asin or 'Grey Owl,' living with the animals of the forest and coming to love and respect the beauty and balance of nature. Children will love reading of how he lives with his two beaver friends, Jelly Roll and Rawhide, and how part of their beaver lodge was built right up through the floor of his cabin at Ajawaan Lake, Saskatchewan! Grey Owl became a well-respected conservationist, saving his beloved beavers from extinction.
Grey Owl's vision and quest for conservation is shared throughout this book. The story itself is written in an engaging and colourful manner and beautiful paintings by First Nations artist, Mike Keepness, illustrate Grey Owl's remarkable adventures in northern Saskatchewan and take the reader from dawn to dusk and through the seasons. Children will be intrigued to discover a grey owl in every picture and the paintings themselves, in addition to their clarity of depiction, convey the humour and poignancy of Grey Owl's chosen life in the wild.
Most children are unaware of Grey Owl and the lasting legacy of conservation he inspired. It is our hope that He Who Flies By Night: The Story of Grey Owl will continue to share Grey Owl's wonderful, timeless message of respect for nature and wildlife. Grey Owl, a master storyteller himself, often spoke with children about the importance of our place in the environment, saying, Remember, you belong to Nature, not it to you. (excerpt from Strongnations.com)
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Poems to Honour Mother Earth
Primary
Leah Marie Dorion’s poetry reflects her deep connection to Mother Earth, which she has had since she was a child. Each poem gently recognizes all that is around us and the importance of being respectful. What is one way that you show respect to Mother Earth? (excerpt from Strongnations.com)
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The Trail of Nenaboozhoo: and Other Creation Stories
Adult
Nenaboozhoo, the creator spirit-being of Ojibway legend, gave the people many gifts. This collection of oral stories presents legends of Nenaboozhoo along with other creation stories that tell of the adventures of numerous beloved animal spirits. The Trail of Nenaboozhoo is a book of art and storytelling that preserve the legends of the Anishinaabe people. Each story is accompanied by strikingly beautiful illustrations by revered Indigenous artists Isaac Murdoch and Christi Belcourt. (excerpt from Strongnations.com) |
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Wichita Do Ya - Water Song
This song is used to honour the water.Each verse is sung at a different tempo to represent all
water, whether it be a fast moving stream or a steadily
flowing river. (3.39 minute video)
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| Indigenous Mural
The students at Eastside Secondary School in Belleville worked together to create this beautiful mural. Listen as Joe Brown explains the meanings behind the artwork. |
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| Mohawk Language Lesson
In this video, Erica shares the Haudenosaunee "Ohenton Karihwatehkwen" (The Words That Come Before All Other Business). These words are said before doing anything of importance. It helps bring everyone's minds together as one. It reminds us to be grateful for everything that we have. (4:23 minute video)
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| Dish With One Spoon
Kingston Indigenous Language Nest members, Lindsay and her son, Matthew, explain the "dish with one spoon" treaty using some rice krispie squares. (1:32 minute video) |
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Ice Fishing Char Inuit Style
Using some very simple tools, Inuit local, Sara Annanack demonstrates her skill at traditional ice fishing on the Koroc River in arctic Quebec's Nunavik region. (3.24 minute video) |
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A recipe from "Traditional Foods & Recipes on the Wild Side" by the Native Women's Association of Canada. "Eating a healthy diet and getting regular exercise is the most important thing a person can do to maintain good health." |
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Indigenous Language Resources |
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First Voices Kids
Interactive online resource for helping children learn words and phrases in 50 different Indigenous languages on Turtle Island!
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
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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). They run several programs, including 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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| Waking Up Ojibwe Free, printable resource and sound clips for Anishinaabemowin |
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Aanii.org Resource website for anishinaabe culture, history and language |
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| Beauty in Movement: An Indigenous Guide to Physical Activity Pamphlet about the importance of physical activity and ideas to get children moving
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| Gathering Communities Making Connections A list of resources and services for people of Indigenous
Ancestry, and for those who work with them |
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Canoe Kids
A family book for readers of all ages that explores Indigenous cultures through authentic Indigenous voices
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Sources for Indigenous books:
Indigenous Book Lending:
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