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Come Walk in My Moccasins Newsletter February 2026 |
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In this Issue:
Books: We All Love, Mama's Song, We Are Who We Are : An Ode to Indigenous Heroes Past and Present, A Pipe for February Our Arts: Art Wall: Where the Dreams of Our Ancestors Awaken Our Music: Namebini-giizis Nagamowin (February Song) Our Words: Heart Our Stories: Bear and Turtle Have Race Our Traditions: Qulliq Teachings Recipe: Green Chile, Chicken and Corn Soup
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| We All Love
Infant and Toddler
An adorable celebration of love and kindness from beloved Cree-Métis artist and author Julie Flett, a winner of the New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Book Award.
The second in the series, We All Love is a heartwarming ode to love and compassion in the natural world. Journey alongside baby bears, little ducklings, adorable otters and other creatures as they show us that we are all capable of kindness, connection, and the joy of nurturing one another. (excerpt from Goodminds.com) |
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| Mama's Song
Preschool and Kindergarten
A mother passes down the teachings of the Seven Grandfathers to her child in this loving story about living in harmony with nature and our ancestors.
Mama gently sings to her child of mino-bimaadiziwin--of living in harmony with nature and following the teachings of the Seven Grandfathers. As mother and child begin their journey together through life, they follow the footsteps of the mothers and grandmothers who came before them.
Backmatter includes information on the teachings of the Seven Grandfathers, glossary, and the Anishinaabemowin language. (excerpt from Strongnations.com) |
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| We Are Who We Are : An Ode to Indigenous Heroes Past and Present
Primary
A companion book to the bestselling Go Show the World, this is another joyous picture book celebration of 13 Indigenous heroes from the past and present.
We are who we are. There's strength in this too. We kept this place free, so you can be you.
Author Wab Kinew expresses this essential message and continues his work from Go Show the World by celebrating the triumphs of 13 more Indigenous heroes throughout history — and how their struggles and successes have made not just their communities but the world a better place for today's youth. (excerpt from Goodminds.com) |
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| A Pipe for February: A Novel
Teen and Adult
At the turn of the twentieth century, the Osage Indians owned Oklahoma’s most valuable oil reserves and became members of the world’s first wealthy oil population. Osage children and grandchildren continued to respect the old customs and ways, but now they also had lives of leisure: purchasing large homes, expensive cars, eating in fancy restaurants, and traveling to faraway places. In the 1920s, they also found themselves immersed in a series of murders. Charles H. Red Corn sets A Pipe for February against this turbulent, exhilarating background.
Tracing the experiences of John Grayeagle, the story’s main character, Red Corn describes the Osage murders from the perspective of a traditonal Osage. Other books on the notorious crimes have focused on the greed of government officials and businessmen to increase their oil wealth. Red Corn focuses on the character of the Osage people, drawing on his own experiences and insights as a member of the Osage Nation. (excerpt from Strongnations.com) |
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| Art Wall: Where the Dreams of Our Ancestors Awaken
The Métis Nation of Ontario Self-Government team, in collaboration with the Kooshkopayiw Art Collective, are looking for visual, literary, and performing Métis artists to help inspire others with your talents, ideas, innovation and beauty.
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| Namebini-giizis Nagamowin (February Song)
Visit this page by Ojibwe.net to learn about Namebini-giizis (Sucker Moon).This song reflects the activities of the northern Anishinaabe communities near Gichigami (Lake Superior). Video and lyrics available. (1:21 minute video) |
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| Heart
Learn to say "heart" in Kanyen'keha (Mohawk language) and Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe language). (.39 second video) |
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| Bear and Turtle Have a Race
Listen as Kanyen'kehaka storyteller, Kay Olan, shares the story of a race between Bear and Turtle and a lesson about working together. (9:14 minute video) |
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| Qulliq Teachings
A qulliq is a traditional Inuit oil lamp and a vital source of heat, comfort, and survival in the Arctic. In this video, Inuit Cultural Advisor, Goota Desmarais, shares personal stories of her life in the north and just how important her qulliq was to her family. (1:45 minute video)
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| Green Chile, Chicken and Corn Soup
For this month's recipe, Kennedy shares a hearty soup. |
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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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| Introduction to Mohawk, Kingston, ON Tuesday, February 3, 10, 17, 24 |
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| Have a Heart Day Saturday, February 14 |
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Indigenous Languages Circle, Kingston, ON
Sunday, February 8 & 22 |
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Reflections on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report, Kingston, ON
Sunday, February 22 |
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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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