Subject: Aboriginal Family Literacy Circle August 2014 Newsletter

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Aboriginal Family Literacy Circle Newsletter
August, 2014
Medicine Wheel | Seven Grandfather Teachings | Featured Book | New Words
Medicine Wheel Food & Recipes | Thirteen Moons | Events Calendar | Resources
Come Walk in My Moccasins

Come Walk in My Moccasins is created by the Aboriginal Family Literacy Circle and sponsored by Hastings-Prince Edward Children and Youth Services Network.

Each month, we invite you to discover:
  • Information about Aboriginal culture
  • Programming ideas to use with young children in your home or early learning program
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Medicine Wheel
Medicine Wheel Teachings:
This ancient symbol, used by most First Nations people, teaches us that all things in life are equal and balanced.

Each month you will discover the relationship of one direction to the Seven Grandfather Teachings, a sacred animal, element, plant medicine and more. Discover how these teachings can be used personally and professionally.

Medicine Wheel directions include East, South, West, and North as well as Centre.

This month we turn our attention to the direction of Earth and Sky.
Featured Book
Animals, birds and sea creatures say goodnight in unique ways. 

Twenty-three artists have contributed to this simple board book that introduces children to Northwest Coast art as well as appreciation for the environment.
Story Extenders:
Indigenous Food & Recipes


Dandelion Syrup

Find this unique recipe to share with children on page 86.
Events Calendar
Stage Red Presents First Nations Musicians
August 9, 16, 23 and September 6, 20
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Moon Ceremonies
Monday August 11
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Drum Circle Napanee
Wednesday August 13 and September 3
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Drum Circle Deseronto
Wednesday August 20 and September 17
Circles Supporting Mental Health
Thursday August 28
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Pow Wow Trail
Pow Wows throughout Ontario
Tyendinaga Events and Resources
August and September
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Previous Issues
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Seven Grandfather Teachings
Love must be unconditional. When people are at their weakest or without love to give, love is needed most.
Courage
Courage is to face the foe with integrity.
Humility
Humility is to know yourself as a sacred part of Creation.
Honesty in facing a situation is to be brave.
Respect
To honour all creation is to have respect.
Wisdom
To cherish knowledge is to know Wisdom.
Truth is to know all these things.

New Words
Algonquin Words
  • Sun
  • Moon
  • Goodnight
  • Turtle
Mohawk Words
  • Sun
  • Moon
  • Goodnight
  • Turtle
Thirteen Moons
Click on the turtle to discover the name of each moon from January 1st to December 31st.
Among First Nations, the annual calendar year follows the 13-moon lunar cycle. Each moon is named for a natural phenomenon – the activity of a seasonally active animal, an important cultural practice or belief, or a common environmental condition.

The turtle, used to represent these thirteen moons, comes from the Anishinaabe culture in which Mother Earth was put on the turtle's back after the great flood. Each of the thirteen sections of the turtle’s back represents one of the thirteen moons of the year.
Resources
Sources for Aboriginal books:
Aboriginal Book Lending:
Come Walk in My Moccasins Partners:
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