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Come Walk in My Moccasins Newsletter
June 2021
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In this Issue:
Books: A is for Anemone, Where Wonder Grows, Ancestor Approved: Intertribal Stories for Kids, We Remember the Coming of the White Man Our Music: Algonquin Water Song Our Arts: Strawberry Painted Rock Our Words: Body Parts in Anishinaabemowin Our Stories: Jingle Dancer Our Traditions: Feasting the Drum Recipe: Bannock & Berries |
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| Did you know…
Since 2009, Canadians have acknowledged June as National Indigenous History Month? Celebrating National Indigenous History Month is an important tribute to the heritage and diversity of First Nation, Inuit and Métis communities across Canada. It is also an opportunity to recognize the strength of present-day Indigenous communities.
National Indigenous Peoples Day is on June 21; a day for Canadians from all walks of life to participate in the many National Indigenous Peoples Day events that take place from coast to coast to coast.
Personal Reflection Question…
How will you and your family celebrate National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day? |
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A Is For Anemone
Infant and Toddler
With crisp, luminous illustrations by celebrated Indigenous artist Roy Henry Vickers, and a simple rythmic text, this sturdy board book introduces the alphabet using iconic imagery of the West Coast, creating a book that will be cherished by young readers and their families. Starting with colourful sea anemones waving in the ocean current, and closing with a snoozing grizzly bear (Zzz), this board book supports both early literacy and children's awareness of the natural world. (excerpt from Goodminds.com)
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Where Wonder Grows
Preschool and Kindergarten
Grandma knows that there is wondrous knowledge to be found everywhere you can think to look. She takes her girls to their special garden, and asks them to look over their collection of rocks, crystals, seashells, and meteorites to see what marvels they have to show. “They were here long before us and know so much more about our world than we ever will,” Grandma says. So they are called grandfathers. By taking a close look with an open mind, they see the strength of rocks shaped by volcanoes, the cleansing power of beautiful crystals, the oceans that housed their shells and shapes its environment, and the long journey meteorites took to find their way to them. Gathered together, Grandma and the girls let their surroundings spark their imaginations. (excerpt from Strongnations.com)
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Ancestor Approved: Intertribal Stories for Kids
Primary
Edited by award-winning and bestselling author Cynthia Leitich Smith, this collection of intersecting stories by both new and veteran Native writers bursts with hope, joy, resilience, the strength of community, and Native pride.
Native families from Nations across the continent gather at the Dance for Mother Earth Powwow in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
In a high school gym full of color and song, people dance, sell beadwork and books, and celebrate friendship and heritage. Young protagonists will meet relatives from faraway, mysterious strangers, and sometimes one another (plus one scrappy rez dog). (excerpt from Strongnations.com)
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We Remember the Coming of the White Man: Special Edition in Recognition of the 100th Anniversary of the Signing of Treaty 11
Adult
We Remember the Coming of the White Man chronicles the history of the Sahtú (Mountain Dene) and Gwinch’in People in the extraordinary time of the early 20th century. This 2021 Special Edition of the book recognizes the anniversary of the signing of Treaty 11, which is greatly controversial due to the emotional and economic fallout for the People.
The remastered film “We Remember,” is included with the book, on DVD and as digital Vimeo links. As well as poignant essays on Treaty 11, the book includes transcripts of oral histories by Elders. They talk about the early days of fur trading and guns; the flu pandemic; and dismay about the way oil and uranium discoveries and pipelines were handled on their land. A new section of stories is included as well — stories by Leanne Goose, Antoine Mountain, Raymond Yakeleya, and George Blondin.
Dene Elders in the book (now all deceased) are Joe Blondin, John Blondin, Elizabeth Yakeleya, Mary Wilson, Isadore Yukon, Peter Thompson, Jim Sittichinli, Sarah Simon, Johnny Kay, and Andrew Kunnizzi. Dene translation is by Bella Ross. (excerpt from Strongnations.com)
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| Algonquin Water Song
Diane sings an Algonquin Water Song. (2:31 minute video) |
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| Strawberry Painted Rock
June is the Strawberry Moon. Have fun rock painting with Erica! (5:50 minute video) |
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| Body Parts in Anishinaabemowin
Learn to say the names of your body parts in Algonquin language with Diane. (1:02 minute video) |
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| Jingle Dress
Jenna loves the tradition of jingle dancing. Read along with Kahwa:tsire to this touching story book written by Cynthia Leitich Smith. Illustrations by Cornelius Van Wright and Ying-Hwa Hu. (4:27 minute video) |
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| Feasting the Drum
Learn about feasting the drum; what foods are typically offered on feast plates? Learn to say the food names in Anishinaabemowin. (1:10 minute video) |
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| Bannock and Berries
A quick and easy version of a favourite food.This recipe is without eggs or milk! Why not try grilling your bannock? |
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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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| Creation Story Teachings, ONLINE Wednesday, June 2 |
| | | Cycle of Ceremonies- Okahsero:ta (green corn), ONLINE Tuesday, June 15 |
| | | Cycle of Ceremonies- O'rhotsheri (green bean), ONLINE Tuesday, July 13 |
| | Land as Teacher - Summer Solstice Celebration, ONLINE
Monday, June 21 |
| | | National Indigenous Peoples Day, Virtual Celebrations Across Canada Monday, June 21 |
| | We need YOU!
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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