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| Come Walk in My Moccasins Newsletter
October 2019
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| In this Issue:
Books: I am Dreaming of, Taking Care of Mother Earth, Blueberry Patch, Our Future: How Kids Are Taking Action, A Feast for all Seasons Our Music: Standing Rock Our Words: Mohawk Language Lesson Our Stories: Three Sisters Our Traditions: Corn Husk Dolls Recipe: Blueberry Corn Cobbler |
| | Did you know…
For generations, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) People have planted Corn, Beans and Squash (Three Sisters) together in mounds, as they knew that they would thrive and grow together.
For more information please check out this website
Personal Reflection Question…
What can be learned from the Three Sisters and the way they grow and support each other?
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| | I am Dreaming of...
Infant/Toddler
Over 10 Northwest Coast Indigenous Artists have come together in I am Dreaming of... to create a bedtime story that rhymes. Dream your way through the forest as you encounter animals of the Pacific Northwest all drawn in beautiful coastal First Nations styles. (excerpt Strongnations.com)
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| | Caring For Me series: Taking Care Of Mother Earth
Preschool/Kinder
Charlie and Grandma are doing chores around the house. While doing the chores, grandma shares loving stories with Charlie on how to take care mother earth.
This series was developed through consultations with health promotion workers and early childhood educators. There are six titles in the series that deal with issues such as healthy eating, safety, dealing with feelings and notions of respect. This series is appropriate for ages three to five, and the books have full-colour illustrations. (excerpt from Strongnations.com) |
| | | Blueberry Patch
Primary
Based in Duck Bay, Manitoba, in the 1940s, an Elder shares his experience of packing up to go out to collect blueberries, a traditional gathering that took place every summer. He describes the journey and landscape with humor and such vivid imagery that readers will see themselves there with him, boarding the trail of wagons from surrounding communities and heading east toward the blueberry patch. The Elder's stories offer a journey back in time and are complemented by images of fields of plump blueberries, tall green grass, bannock baking over an open fire, clear freshwater streams and the tents the people slept in. (excerpt from Strongnations.com)
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| | | Our Future: How Kids Are Taking Action
Primary
'Our Future - How Kids Are Taking Action' is part of the 'Kids Making A Difference' series: Our Heroes, Our Rights, Our Earth and now Our Future. Young people are part of the largest generation in history and are coming together to build a movement for success. The book opens with Autumn Pelletier, niece of Josephine-ba Mandamin, and is from Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory on Manitoulin Island advocating for clean drinking water; Jaelun Parkerson protests against racial injustice and brutality and many more youth are advocating against ecological and harm to the earth.Other issues such as gender identity, climate change, or awareness groups such as Teens for Wildlife in Kenya, for sharks and elephants. Ta'Kaiya Blaney sings to call to action to protect Mother Earth, against the oil pipeline. These are extraordinary stories of how kids are taking action. This hopeful book is highly recommended. (excerpt from Goodminds.com)
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| | A Feast for All Seasons: Traditional Native Peoples' Cuisine
Adult
Traditional North American Native peoples' cuisine has existed for centuries, but its central tenet of respecting nature and its bounty have never been as timely as they are now. Andrew George, of the Wet'suwet'en Nation in Canada, is a well-respected aboriginal chef and instructor who has spent the last twenty-five years promoting the traditions of First Nations food. In A Feast for All Seasons, written with Robert Gairns, he has compiled aboriginal recipes that feature ingredients from the land, sea, and sky, elements of an enduring cuisine that illustrate respect for the environment and its creatures, and acknowledgment of the spiritual power that food can have in our lives. The 120 recipes include delectable, make-at home dishes such as Salmon and Fiddlehead Stirfry, Stuffed Wild Duck, Barbecued Oysters, Pan-fried Rabbit with Wild Cranberry Glaze, Clam Fritters, and Wild Blueberry Cookies. The book also features recipes with exotic ingredients that provide a fascinating glimpse into the history of Native cuisine: Moose Chili, Boiled Porcupine, Smoked Beaver Meat, and Braised Bear. This unique cookbook pays homage to an enduring food culture, grounded in tradition and the power of nature that transcends the test of time. (excerpt Stongnations.com) |
| | Standing Rock
Kingston duo, ALPHA, sing their song Standing Rock. The song is played on a hand drum and guitar, and this rough recording was done with a tablet, live. "With the recent events in Standing Rock, and the people's fight to stop the Black Snake (pipeline) we were inspired to write and record "Standing Rock". This is our prayer for the Sioux People, and all who have come together to protect the Water and the Land. Aho!"
"Our children's children, We take a stand, Now and forever, Protect the Land!" |
| | | Mohawk Language Lesson
Jennie and Ryan teach us how to say the three sisters; beans, corn, and squash in Mohawk. (20 second video) |
| | | Three Sisters Legend
Members of the Kingston Indigenous Language Nest share the Mohawk legend of the Three Sisters; corn, beans, and squash. (2:22 minute video) |
| | | Corn Husk Dolls
There are several different ways to make a traditional corn husk doll. In this video, Annawon Weeden, shares his version of making the doll. (7:29 minute video)
Hear the Haudenosaunee legend of the corn husk doll here (2:27 minute video) |
| | | Blueberry Corn Cobbler
Did you know that corn silk can be dried and used in a tea? It has a fragrant smell, earthy taste, and is fantastic to share with everyone in the family! This recipe provided by Aboriginal Nutrition Network. |
| Indigenous Language Resources |
| 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. |
| Morning and Drop-in Programs
Kawenna'on:we Primary Immersion, Tyendinaga |
| | | NEW! Cultural Competency Webinar Series Join ONLC for four webinars throughout the 2019-20 fiscal year specific to Cultural Education/Mediation and to improve cultural competency.
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| | | NEW! Kingston Indigenous Language Nest - Our Voices Matter With the help of fluent speakers we are reclaiming our Indigenous languages & cultures |
| | Aanii.org Resource website for anishinaabe culture, history and language |
| | | | | | | 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 |
| | 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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| | | Sisters in Spirit Vigil, Kingston, ON Friday, October 4 |
| | | QAGGIAVUUT presents: Arctic Song, Kingston, ON Saturday, October 5 |
| | Carlingwood Pop-Up Shop Grand Opening, Ottawa, ON
Saturday, Oct 5 |
| | | Wild Rice Processing with Kingston Indigenous Language Nest, Westport, ON Saturday, October 5 & Sunday, October 6 |
| | | Cornhusk Mat Making Workshop, Tyendinaga, ON Thursday, October 10 |
| | | Medicine Walk, Perth Road, ON Wednesday, October 16 |
| | | Lifting Women's Hearts, Ottawa, ON Saturday, October 19 |
| | Signature Series: One Métis Man's Life Growing Up in Saskatchewan, Ottawa, ON
Thursday, October 24 |
| | Indigenous Wild Rice Processing and Aquatic Research Workshop, Lanark, ON
Thursday, October 26 |
| | | Seed to Seed, Deseronto, ON Saturday, November 23 |
| | 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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