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Come Walk in My Moccasins Newsletter
May 2020
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In this issue:
Books: Ukaliq and Kalla At Home, Legend of the Lady Slipper, Soapstone Signs, The Back of the TurtleOur Music: Spirit Bear Song Our Arts: Daisy Chain
Our Words: Mohawk Language Lesson Our Stories: Indigenous Seed Keepers Our Traditions: Raised Beadwork Recipe: Sautéed Fiddleheads
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Did you know…
May is the month of the flower moon, this is when all plants display the spirituality for all to see. This life giving energy is a powerful healing medicine for Mother Earth.
During this time we are encouraged to explore our spiritual selves.
Personal Reflection Question…
In what ways do you explore your spiritual self?
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Ukaliq and Kalla At Home
Infant and Toddler
Ukaliq and Kalla At Home is a search-and-find board book based on the characters by Neil Christopher and illustrated by Amanda Sandland. Search-and-find books help children develop their observational skills and early literacy skills and language development. In Ukaliq and Kalla At Home, children are encouraged to find objects hidden in the pictures in this dual language book. Children are drawn into the book through an invitation by Ukaliq and Kalla to find items such as a snowmobile, char, ulu, plate and many more items. Each set of items is found in a different room in the house. Bilingual English and Inuktitut syllabics book. (excerpt from Goodminds.com)
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The Legend of the Ladyslipper
Preschool and Kindergarten
The Legend of the Lady Slipper tells a traditional Ojibwe legend about the creation of the spring flower known as the Lady Slipper. The story is illustrated in stylized and brightly coloured images. Some of the designs reflect Woodland floral beadwork. This is an excellent retelling of a traditional legend where the author has identified the original sources and also incorporates Ojibwe terms throughout the story. (excerpt from Goodminds.com)
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Soapstone Signs
Primary
One spring, a nine-year-old Cree boy is visited by a master soapstone carver named Lindy, who gives him four pieces of soapstone. The primary secret to carving, the boy learns, is recognizing that each piece of soapstone already holds its true form inside. Lindy teaches the boy to listen to the soapstone and look to the world around him for signs as to what to carve. As the seasons change, the young boy’s experiences lend him opportunities to develop his carving skills and become attuned to the signs around him. He eagerly awaits the following spring, which will bring Lindy’s return and a chance to show off his carvings. (excerpt from Strongnations.com) |
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The Back of the Turtle
Adult
In The Back of the Turtle, Gabriel returns to Smoke River, the reserve where his mother grew up and to which she returned with Gabriel’s sister. The reserve is deserted after an environmental disaster killed the population, including Gabriel’s family and the local wildlife. Gabriel, a brilliant scientist working for Domidion, created GreenSweep and indirectly led to the crisis. Now he has come to see the damage and to kill himself in the sea. But as he prepares to let the water take him, he sees a young girl in the waves. Plunging in, he saves her and soon is saving others. Who are these people with their long black hair and almond eyes who have fallen from the sky?
Filled with brilliant characters, trademark wit, wordplay and a thorough knowledge of native myth and storytelling, this novel is a masterpiece by one of our most important writers. (excerpt from Strongnations.com)
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Listen to The Red Shadow Singers sing this traditional Anishinaabe song, giving thanks to the Bear Spirit. (2:49 minute video) |
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Grandmother Judi demonstrates how to make a beaded daisy chain, and shares some ideas on what you could create with your own unique daisy chain. (6:11 minute video) |
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Jennie and Ryan teach us to say "flower" and "sunshine" in Kanien'kéha (Mohawk). Be sure to pay attention to the detailed artwork on the signs made by Ryan. (.31 second video) |
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| Indigenous Seed Keepers
"Seeds are a vibrant and vital foundation for food sovereignty, and are the basis for a sustainable, healthy agriculture. We understand that seeds are our precious collective inheritance and it is our responsibility to care for the seeds as part of our responsibility to feed and nourish ourselves and future generations." Video by Native American Food Sovereignty Alliance. (3:17 minute video)
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| Raised Beadwork
In this video learn about traditional Haudenosaunee raised beadwork. The 3D beaded designs were highly sought after in the years after first contact. They continue to be a large part of Haudenosaunee culture. (2:32 minute video)
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| Sautéed Fiddleheads
Fiddlehead Greens are the premium wild forage vegetable of Spring. No other vegetable matches the delicious flavour of fresh Fiddleheads. |
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Indigenous Language Resources |
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| Kingston Indigenous Language Nest - Our Voices Matter Grassroots organization focusing on Indigenous Languages revitalization |
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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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| Indigenous Midwifery The National Aboriginal Council of Midwives (NACM) defines an Aboriginal midwife as a primary health-care provider who cares for pregnant people, babies and their families throughout pregnancy and birth, and for the first weeks in the postpartum period. An Aboriginal midwife is also a person who is knowledgeable in all aspects of women’s medicine and provides education that helps keep the family and the community healthy.
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| Six Nations Health Services : Birthing Centre Helping Indigenous families give birth to healthy babies |
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Kontinenhanónhnha Tsi Tkahà:nayen ‘They are protecting the seeds at the Bay of Quinte’ is an Indigenous Midwifery Practice located on the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory |
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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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| Virtual Consultation with Traditional Practitioner, ONLINE Friday, May 1 |
| | | Bear Witness Day Sunday, May 10 |
| | REDTalks: Wisdom Keeper Series, ONLINE
Wednesday, May 20 |
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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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