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Come Walk in My Moccasins Newsletter April 2026 |
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In this Issue:
Books: We Can't Wait to Hold You, Chi Miigwech, Big Thank You, We Go With Muskrat to Those Living Underwater, Mother Earth is Our Elder : A Northern Indigenous Perspective on the Climate Crisis Our Music: Baby Song: Kanyen'keha Lullaby Our Words: Earth Words in Anishinaabemowin Our Stories: Moss Bag Our Traditions: Spring Equinox Recipe: Catfish with Pine Nuts |
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| We Can't Wait to Hold You
Infant and Toddler
Internationally renowned storyteller and award-winning author Richard Van Camp is a proud member of the Tłı̨chǫ Dene from Fort Smith, Northwest Territories. Richard has written over thirty books in just about every genre, including Little You and We Sang You Home, both beautifully illustrated by Julie Flett. He is the recipient of the Order of the Northwest Territories for his commitment to honoring the North and Northerners. Richard lives in Edmonton.
Hello, sweet baby. Can you please hurry up and get here already?
So begins this sweet love letter to a baby-to-be. Accompanied by adorable photos, this book speaks directly to the baby, anticipating all the moments they will have together—from walking together under the same moon to kissing baby's tummy and toes, and from sharing hugs and snuggles to blooming and growing together as a family. (excerpt from Goodminds.com) |
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| Chi Miigwech, Big Thank You
Preschool and Kindergarten
Chi miigwech means big thank you in Anishinaabemowin.
We can say chi miigwech for the natural world, the plants and animals and even the creatures we cannot see. Chi miigwech for our basic needs like food and shelter and for everything we feel and experience. Chi miigwech for the Seven Grandfathers Teachings: truth, love, honesty, courage, humility, wisdom and respect. And chi miigwech for you! (excerpt from Strongnations.com) |
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| We Go With Muskrat to Those Living Underwater
Primary
Muskrat takes the children through all the many fish that live in the water of the Okanagan valley.
kəxntim sʕanixʷ k̕əl nixʷtitkʷ acxʷəl̕xʷalt / We Go With Muskrat to Those Living Underwater is an interactive story with sʕanixʷ (Muskrat) in the lead, allowing readers to learn both the n’syilxwcn and English names of underwater creatures living in the Okanagan Valley. The book seamlessly combines beautiful imagery with amusing descriptions as Muskrat introduces a diverse set of underwater creatures. (excerpt from Strongnations.com) |
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| Mother Earth is Our Elder : A Northern Indigenous Perspective on the Climate Crisis
Young Adult
Gathering and sharing knowledge, stories, and worldviews from across Dene Nations in the Northwest Territories, this is a timely, insightful, and urgent call for reciprocity with nature to combat the global emergency of climate change.
Mother Earth is Our Elder is an urgently needed collection of personal reflections and testimonies from the Northern Dene of the Northwest Territories that offer solutions to the climate crises facing us all.
Exploring these crises through the lens of Dene Laws and Knowledge, place-based teachings, food sovereignty, and environmental racism this remarkable work highlights the importance of story from knowledge-keepers and people who have lived through catastrophic natural and human-made disasters. Katłįà’s professional and personal experiences create an ideal lens for these layered calamities and social problems, and she guides the reader to understand that Dene teachings can help us recognize how caring for the land will correct the earth from its trajectory toward irreparable harm. (excerpt from Goodminds.com) |
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| Baby Song: Kanyen’kéha Lullaby
Listen to a popular song for children and babies in Haudenosaunee communities: Robert Munch's Love You Forever set to music. (3:22 minute video)
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| Earth Words in Anishinaabemowin
April 22nd is Earth Day. Learn Algonquin words and phrases related to Earth. (1:54 minute video) |
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| Moss Bag
Elder Hazel talk about Kôhkom, her conundrum and how she cleverly comes up with a solution during her walk through the forest. (7:10 minute video)
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| Spring Equinox
Learn why the Spring Equinox is so important to Indigenous Peoples in this interview between Elder Norman Meade from the Indigenous Student Centre at the University of Manitoba and APTN host, Darrell Stranger. (12:45 minute video) |
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| Catfish with Pine Nuts
Kennedy's recipe selection for this month is Catfish with pine nuts. |
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Indigenous Language Resources |
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| Mohawk Language Learning Resource This open education resource (OER) may be used a supplementary resource to learning the Mohawk language at the beginner level. In the first part of the OER, the basic morphology, of the language is introduced through pronouns, pronoun prefixes, particles, and verb roots. The second part introduces vocabulary builders. Finally, in the third part, basic conversational language is explored.
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Language Resources created with the intention of learning and developing your knowledge of the Michif language. The resources featured are trilingual including the following languages; Michif, French, and English.
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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Free Anishinaabemowin printable resources, lesson plans, and videos to help learn the language |
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| Ohné:ka Healing Project Educator's Resource Guide Created by Abraham Francis and Dr. Sarah Konwahahawi Rourke in collaboration with the Indigenous Arts Collective, designed to reconnect youth and communities with traditional teachings and the sacred responsibility to Water. |
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| Nurturing Childhoods Through Indigenous Ways of Knowing Explore teachings, strategies, and resources that guide the inclusion of Indigenous ways of knowing in early learning environments. This is a FREE online course provided by the University of British Columbia. |
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| Toronto Zoo- Turtle Island Conservation Toronto Zoo's Turtle Island Conservation programme (TIC) respectfully shares the hopes and goals of First Nation partners in our committment to the preservation of biodiversity. TIC partners with First Nation communities to preserve community knowledge and significant natural and cultural landscapes.
Resources available in Ojibwe and Mohawk. |
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Sources for Indigenous books:
Indigenous Book Lending:
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| Sweetwater Ceremony, Kingston, ON Sunday, April 12 |
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| In the Garden with Kahwa:tsire, Kingston, ON Tuesday, April 21 |
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| Earth Day Celebration, Kingston, ON Sunday, April 26 |
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Help us become more inclusive of the many First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples among our readership. Share an Indigenous recipe, song, or traditional art through Come Walk in My Moccasins. Contact kahwatsire@mbq-tmt.org if you are interested in becoming a guest contributor.
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