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Come Walk in My Moccasins Newsletter
July 2020
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In this issue:
Books: Discovering People, Nibi is Water, I am the Elwha, From the AshesOur Words: Mohawk Language LessonOur Music:Fried Bread Song Our Arts: Natural Dyes Our Stories: Mawinzong Our Traditions: Balanced Self Care in Traditional Knowledge Recipe: Homemade Pemmican |
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| With patience, gentleness and kindness we avoid getting stuck with the thorns of the raspberry bush, thus enabling us to pick the fruit. This is a good reminder to us to work at seeing past the anger and challenging behaviour (thorns) of others to reap the benefits (fruit).
Personal Reflection Question
When you reflect on this teaching, what lessons can you take from it?
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| Discovering People
Infant/Toddler
Neepin Auger's books for children contain original, brightly coloured images and early education level concepts familiar to everyone. Playful and bold, this dynamic series will educate and entertain preschoolers, parents, and teachers alike.
(excerpt from Strongnations.com)
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| Nibi is Water
Preschool/Kindergarten
This book is written from an Anishinaabe water protector's perspective. There are many words associated with the importance of water - rain, snow, splashing, drinking and our role to thank, respect and protect Nibi. Nibi is water and water is life.
(excerpt from Goodminds.com) |
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I Am the Elwha
Primary
The Elwha River flows 72 kilometres (45 miles) from its source in the Olympic Mountains to the Strait of Juan de Fuca in the Pacific Northwest. Uniquely, it hosts all six salmon species (Pink, Chinook, Coho, Sockeye, Steelhead, and Chum) as well as several species of trout.
In 1911 two dams were built on the river. The dams blocked the migration routes of the salmon and dramatically altered the entire river ecosystem for 100 years. In 2012 the dams were decommissioned and the world’s largest dam removal and habitat restoration project began.
In this lyrical and beautifully illustrated book, the author chronicles the history of the Elwha. Narrated by the powerful voices of plants and animals that inhabit the river ecosystem, the dam builder, a worker, and the river itself, this story celebrates the ongoing rewilding of this special environment and offers a welcome to all of the creatures who are coming home. (excerpt from Strongnations.com)
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From the Ashes
Adult
From being lost and alone, falling apart, living on the streets and later to reconciliation, From the Ashes is Thistle’s life story. Through four parts from 1997 to 2015 he recounts life through his stories of growing up berry picking with his Kokum in Debden, Saskatchewan; through his parents’ separation, and living rough, begging and going hungry with his father and then being in foster care. School life, his teenage and later years discuss his pain of loss, friendships and loneliness and the consequences of some decisions made in the moment. Yet it is also a story of resilience and trying to find a home and another life.(excerpt from Goodminds.com)
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Mohawk Language Lesson
Jennie and Ryan teach us to say "summer" in Mohawk, and Ryan shares some of his favourite things to do in the summertime! (.35 second video) |
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Diane from North Hastings Children's Services shares the Fried Bread Song with us. She was gifted this song from her language teacher, Michelle Gaudry. (1:37 minute video) |
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Natural Dyes
Jennie and Sam demonstrate an easy way to dye fabrics using natural materials. Experiment using different textiles and natural objects! (2:01 minute video)
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In this animated video, listen to the story of mawinzong (picking berries) told in Anishinaabemowin with English subtitles. (5:20 minute video)
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Balanced Self Care in Traditional Knowledge
Indigenous Diabetes Health Circle presents "Balanced Self-care in Traditional Knowledge" webinar featuring Elder, Dorothy Taylor of Curve Lake First Nation. Dorothy discusses Traditional model of self-care based on the Four Direction Teachings called Giin gda banim, or "I belong to you."
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Homemade Pemmican
Follow along as A Canadian Foodie discovers how to make Homemade Pemmican while Cooking in the Kitchen with Chef Shane Chartrand of Marrow, Progressive Indigenous Cuisine.
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Indigenous Language Resources |
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| Online Anishinaabemowin Free Ojiibwe classes for one hour online every Tuesday at 7 p.m. |
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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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| 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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Indigenous Hunting, Fishing & Trapping - Public, ONLINE
Thursday, July 2 |
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| Songs & Stories with Kahwa:tsire - Around the Pond, ONLINE Wednesday, July 8 |
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| Songs & Stories with Kahwa:tsire - Birds, ONLINE Wednesday, July 15 |
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Unsettling webinar 1: with Dr. Pam Palmater, ONLINE
Wednesday, July 29 |
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| Indigenous Wisdom for Healing Trauma, ONLINE
Saturday, August 1 |
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