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Come Walk in My Moccasins Newsletter
April 2016
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In this issue:
Children's Books: The ABCs of our Spiritual Connection, The Eagle, A Day at the Sugar Camp
Change Maker: Sarah Dunkley
Traditional Arts: Native American Maple Sugaring
Musician: Derek Miller
Teaching: Medicine, Plants and Animals
Indigenous Fusion Recipe: Salisbury Venison Steak
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The Iroquois Confederacy, or Six Nations, was originally made up of only five tribes: the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga and Seneca. The Tuscarora joined later becoming the sixth nation. |
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The ABC’s of our Spiritual Connection
For infants and toddlers
This book by Kim Soo Goodtrack is beautifully illustrated and provides the reader with tidbits of Aboriginal cultural practices from nations across Canada. The need for positive Aboriginal representation in children's literature has led Kim to share First Nations Spiritual life. As a teacher and artist Kim shares many "Sacred" concepts that she has experienced. In honour of her Lakota heritage and the respect she has for all Aboriginal People's Spiritual journey, the ABC Book was constructed. Kim acknowledges all of her Ancestors and the many People from different Nations who have given their wisdom and guidance. A deep regard is given to all the "Sacred" ceremonies that are not mentioned. (Excerpt from Strong Nations)
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The Eagle
For preschoolers
The Eagle is one just one book in a collection of leveled readers designed by Eaglecrest Books.
Eaglecrest Books specializes in providing educators with quality early literacy books that feature First Nations children. These books encourage understanding, respect and interest among all students. Eaglecrest Books have been carefully leveled to help support early literacy learners become strategic, fluent, independent readers. The text in each book is supported by beautiful photographs that encourage language development and help motivate children to read. (Excerpt from Eaglecrest Books)
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A Day at the Sugar Camp
For school-age children
Every late winter, many Native Americans returned to their sugar camps and produced large quantities of maple sugar. "A Day at the Sugar Camp" introduces young readers to life in a historic Native American sugar camp through an illustrated story and related activities (cultural questions, puzzles, cut & fold projects). This publication is educational and entertaining for children ages 4 - 8, and is teacher-friendly, featuring special permissions for classroom use. (Excerpt from Amazon)
See Traditional Arts video below to hear the author of this book, Jessica Diemer-Eaton, describe indigenous maple sugaring to an audience of children and adults at an outdoor educational program.
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Sarah Dunkley, Mohawk, turtle clan from Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, is a Family Home Visitor for the Aboriginal Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program in the Hastings, Prince Edward and Lennox and Addington Counties. Sarah shares her story about learning to speak Mohawk. (3 1/2 minute video)
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Derek Miller
Guitarist
and singer/ songwriter Derek Miller was born in 1974 on the Six Nations
of the Grand River, Mohawk Territory, in Canada. Miller became
interested in music in his early teens, and by the late ’90s was touring
with the iconic Canadian vocalist Buffy Sainte-Marie.
Miller blends his indigenous culture with mainstream influences to create music that has been loved and recognized for several decades. In 2003 he won the Juno Award in the category Aboriginal Recording of the Year; in 2007 the Canadian Aboriginal Music Award for Best Rock Album; and in 2008 the Juno for Aboriginal Recording of the Year. Miller also performed at the closing ceremonies of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics with Eva Avila and Nikki Yanofsy.
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Ohén:ton Karihwatéhkwen Teachings
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Medicines, Plants and Animals
In the Ohén:ton Karihwatéhkwen, the “words before all else” or the “thanksgiving address”, the Medicines, Plants, and Animals are acknowledged with gratitude. We give thanks to the Medicines, the Plants, which are food and medicine, as well as the animals, because they continue to fulfill their duties as instructed by the Creator. The plants help aid us, physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually; whether they be used as smudge, tea, salves or in any other form. The plants are also used to help aid us, as they are our medicines, and we also eat the plants for nourishment. We give thanks to the plants and the animals for providing nourishment to us, which help sustain our people. We also give thanks to the animals because they also provide warmth in clothing, hides that can be used in building shelter, bones used for utensils and artwork and so much more. |
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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).
Programs include: 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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Salisbury Steak
Angela Litchfield shares her recipe for Salisbury Steak using a traditionally indigenous staple - ground venison.
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Sources for Aboriginal books:
- Good Reads Baby Books: Written in Navajo and English, this baby book series is perfect for pre-K through 1st grade.
Aboriginal Book Lending:
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| Kingston Native Language Nest
Saturdays April 9 & 23, May 7 & 28
View Details
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| | Working with Indigenous Youth, Napanee
Wednesday, May 11
View Details |
| | | Aboriginal Family Literacy Circle Partners:
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1178 County Road #8, K7R 3K7, Napanee, Canada | |
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