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Come Walk in My Moccasins Newsletter October 2026 |
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In this Issue:
Books: I Hope, Little Brown Girl, Strong Stories Kanyen’keha:ka: The Three Sisters, Zegaajimo: Indigenous Horror Fiction Our Music: Ohenton Karihwatekwen Karenna Our Words: Autumn Words in Ojibwe Our Stories: Legend of Autumn: The Great Bear and the Red Leaves Our Traditions: Wiingashk (Sweetgrass) Teachings Our Recipes: Cream of Butternut Squash Apple Soup |
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| I Hope
Infant/Toddler
Using simple but powerful statements, Monique Gray Smith delivers a touching message about loving, nurturing and wishing the best for our children. Paired with Gabrielle Grimard's warm and enchanting illustrations, the message in I Hope will resonate with all parents, grandparents and caregivers. (Excerpt from Strongnations.com) |
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| Little Brown Girl
Preschool /Toddler
This heartfelt book is a celebration of skin colour and self-confidence. Stunning illustrations reflect the diversity of Indigenous Peoples as girls honour their Ancestors, cherish their communities, and stand up for what is right. A tender poem of love and resilience, Little Brown Girl will inspire young readers to be proud of who they are, inside and out.
Little Brown Girl uplifts Indigenous values, history, and art in the text and illustrations. The poetic, rhyming text makes it an excellent read-aloud for classrooms and homes. The horses on pages 10 and 11 are drawn in the traditional style of the illustrator’s Nation. (Excerpt from Goodminds.com) |
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| Strong Stories Kanyen’keha:ka: The Three Sisters
Primary
A long time ago, the land was very dry and no plants could grow. The people had become very hungry. The Creator heard the people and made three plants - Corn, Beans and Squash. This Kanyen'kehà:ka (Gan-yeh-ga-ha-ga) story is about how the Three Sisters saved the people then, and are still feeding people today! (Excerpt from Strongnations.com) |
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| Zegaajimo: Indigenous Horror Fiction
Teen/Adult
A brand-new, spine-chilling collection of horror/thriller fiction, Zegaajimo, Anishinaabemowin for "to tell a scary story," includes stories from eleven leading First Nations and Metis authors from across the territories of Canada. (Excerpt from Strongnations.com) |
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| Ohenton Karihwatekwen Karenna (Opening Address Song)
Ohenton Karihwatekwen Karenna (Opening Address Song) by Bear Fox, featuring Laurence Laughing. (6:07 minute video) |
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| Autumn Words in Ojibwe
Practice saying Autumn words in Ojibwe. (1:16 minute video)
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| Legend of Autumn: The Great Bear and the Red Leaves
This Algonquin legend of the Great Celestial Bear explains the colors of autumn through a spiritual vision of the world. (Excerpt from ArtisanatAutochtone.com) |
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| Wiingashk (Sweetgrass) Teachings
Deb St.Amant shares wiingashk (sweetgrass) teachings. This video was featured in a previous issue of our e-newsletter. (5:27 minute video) |
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| Cream of Butternut Squash Apple Soup
This month Kennedy shares the recipe for Cream of Butternut Squash Apple Soup. |
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Indigenous Language Resources |
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| Mohawk Language Learning Resource This open education resource (OER) may be used a supplementary resource to learning the Mohawk language at the beginner level. In the first part of the OER, the basic morphology, of the language is introduced through pronouns, pronoun prefixes, particles, and verb roots. The second part introduces vocabulary builders. Finally, in the third part, basic conversational language is explored.
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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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Free Anishinaabemowin printable resources, lesson plans, and videos to help learn the language |
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| Ohné:ka Healing Project Educator's Resource Guide Created by Abraham Francis and Dr. Sarah Konwahahawi Rourke in collaboration with the Indigenous Arts Collective, designed to reconnect youth and communities with traditional teachings and the sacred responsibility to Water. |
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| Nurturing Childhoods Through Indigenous Ways of Knowing Explore teachings, strategies, and resources that guide the inclusion of Indigenous ways of knowing in early learning environments. This is a FREE online course provided by the University of British Columbia. |
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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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Sources for Indigenous books:
Indigenous Book Lending:
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The 3rd Annual Art of Visiting: National Indigenous
Presenters Gathering, Kingston, ONMonday, October 5th - Thursday, October 8th |
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| Indigenous Historic Sites Trolley Tour, Kingston, ON Wednesday, October 14th - Monday, October 19th |
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| She Carries the Song, Grand Theatre, Kingston, ON Thursday, October 15th |
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| | Katarokwi Grandmothers’ Council Harvest Social, Kingston, ON Sunday, October 18th |
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