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Come Walk in My Moccasins Newsletter
July 2022
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In this Issue:
Books: Discovering Words: English, French, Cree - 2nd Ed., Fish for Supper, Drum from the Heart, Our Hands Remember: Recovering Sanikiluaq Basket Sewing Our Music: N'we Jinan Artists - "TOGETHER WE THRIVE" Our Arts: Featured Artist: Kory Parkin Our Words: Gigoonhyag - Great Lakes Fish Our Stories: At the Pow Wow Our Traditions: The Drum Recipe: Breaded Fish |
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| Did you know...
...baskets are made exclusively by hand? Even with modern machinery available today, baskets are still made by hand all over the world. Traditonal baskets were made from natural materials such as; birchbark, cedar, willow, cattails, twigs, and grasses, among other things. In this video, Joe John Sanipass talks about learning to make baskets with his grandmother, when he was only a small child. (11:05 minute video)
Personal Reflection Question:
Do you think you would appreciate personal items or gifts more if you knew the care and work put into making them? Have you ever tried making a basket of your own? |
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Discovering Words: English, French, Cree - 2nd Ed
Infant & Toddler
This updated edition includes a few replacement words and new artwork, gently refreshing the content to help teach the basics of early language in English, French, and Cree.
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.
In addition to the English words presented, the 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. (excerpt from Strongnations.com)
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| Fish for Supper
Preschool & Kindergarten
Written by Terri Mack, Kay Kwee Kway Kwa, is a member of the Da'naxda'xw Awaetlala Nation; illustrated by Bill Helin, Tsimshian (Ts'msysen), Tlingit.
Many animals fish for their supper.
What are some things that animals fish for? (excerpt from Goodminds.com) |
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| Drum from the Heart
Primary
When he is gifted a handmade drum by his mother, Ren learns the teachings of the drum that she also passes down to him. Ren discovers that through this special drum, he is able to connect to his culture and find a confidence in his voice to joyfully share in singing the traditional songs of his Nuu-chah-nulth Nation. excerpt from Strongnations.com)
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| Our Hands Remember: Recovering Sanikiluaq Basket Sewing
Adult
Sanikiluaq, a small Inuit community in the Belcher Islands region of the Far North, has a long history of artistic output. But as the demand for stone carvings grew, grass basket sewing—once a traditional skill for Inuit women—faded from the community consciousness. That was until a group of women, including educator and artist Margaret Lawrence, came together to renew the lost art of basket sewing.
In Our Hands Remember: Recovering Sanikiluaq Basket Sewing, Lawrence guides readers through creating their own grass baskets in the unique style of the Sanikiluaq region with step-by-step instructions and photographs. From tips on preparing the grass and forming even coils to the different types of embellishments, this book is accessible to all skill levels. (excerpt from Strongnations.com)
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N'we Jinan Artists - "TOGETHER WE THRIVE"
"Together we thrive" was created by a group of youth from the Four Directions Secondary School in Kamloops, B.C. (3:49 minute video) |
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| Featured Artist: Kory Parkin
Kory Parkin is Kanyen’kéha (Mohawk). He grew up in the small Mohawk Community of Kenhtè:ke (Tyendinaga) Mohawk Territory, Ontario. Kory's sports-themed designs have lead to partnerships with Toronto Argonauts and Walmart Canada. Another notable design making headlines is his partnership with artist Casey Bannerman. Their Toronto Blue Jays inspired jersey not only looks amazing, celebrates Indigenous language & culture, it also supports Indigenous nonprofits! |
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Giigoonhyag - Great Lakes Fish
In this video, Dominic Beaudry teaches us the Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe dialect) names of fish living in the great lakes. (.30 second video) |
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| At the Pow Wow
We visited the Toronto 2-spirited Powwow & the Smiths Falls Powwow to ask some familiar faces what their favourite things at the powwow were. What’s your favourite thing at the Pow Wow? (2:08 minute video)
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| The Drum
Let’s learn about the dewe’igan. Theo from Kahwa:tsire Indigenous-Led Child & Family Programs shares some teachings about the drum. (1:44 minute video)
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| Breaded Fish Recipe
Carlene from Kahwa:tsire Indigenous-Led Child & Family Programs shares a recipe for breaded fish using Rice Krispies. She has included a tip to make what she calls her "happy fish". |
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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!
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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| Kingston Indigenous Language Nest invites you to engage in language revitalization with Dibajimowin: Urban Indigenous Languages Revitalization Project. The centerpiece of this website is a collection of thirty digital stories about culture and language made by community members. Each personal story shares insights into the barriers to language learning and cultural connection as well as the many ways we are resilient and relentless. For each story, we pulled out key themes to create new language learning resources such as vocabulary lessons, creative activities and cultural teachings. We have sorted the stories in different ways: by digital story, by language and by cultural teachings. Explore and Enjoy! |
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Free Anishinaabemowin printable resources, lesson plans, and videos to help learn the language |
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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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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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Sources for Indigenous books:
Indigenous Book Lending:
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| In the Garden with KILN, Kingston, ON Wednesday, July 13 |
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Farming & Food Sovereignty For Culture's Sake, Kingston, ON
Thursday, July 14 |
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| Visions of Turtle Island, ONLINE Tuesday, July 19 |
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| | In the Garden with KILN, Kingston, ON Wednesday, July 20 |
| | | Forage Walk #4, Kingston, ON Thursday, July 21 |
| | | Forage Walk #5, Kingston, ON Tuesday, July 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 aflccanada@gmail.com if you are interested in becoming a guest contributor.
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