|
Rainbow Crow
Nancy Van Laan retells this Lenape oral
story about Rainbow
Crow who lost his beautiful voice and colourful feathers by bringing the gift of
fire to other animals in the woods. This book is a wonderful read-aloud story because of the lyrical text and chants. Rainbow Crow experiences struggle, fear, hope, sorrow and contentment - emotions that children will relate to throughout the story's telling. The
colours and details of the illustrations are also captivating.
English/Cree and French/Cree versions of Rainbow Crow have been written by David Bouchard and include a multilingual CD in English and Ojibwe. |
|
|
|
- Spirituality: Tahshétakwe ne Shonkwayá'tison (daw seh daw gway nay soonh gwuy ya dee soonh)
- Earth: Yohontsyá:ke (yo hoonh jaw gay)
- Rainbow: Kahnyó:te (ga nyo day)
(*Emphasis on bolded syllable/accent) |
|
| |
Spirituality
is the foundational essence of 'fire' that is directly connected to the Creator.
Reflection Questions:
In what ways do young children express their Spirituality, their inner fire?
How can adults nurture this Haudenosaunee Principle at home, in early learning programs and classrooms? |
|
| Thirteen Grandmother Moons
| |
The full moon in January is called Spirit Moon.
"The
first moon of Creation is Spirit Moon,and is manifested through the
Northern Lights. It is a time to honor the silence and realize our place
within all of Great Mystery's creatures."
Taken from Arlene Barry's series of teachings 'Kinoomaadiewinan Anishinaabe Bimaadinzinwin', reproduced by Union of Ontario Indians/Anishinabek Nation.
|
|
| |
Reconciliation through Indigenous Education
(Free online course)
Begins January 27
View Event
|
|
|
|
|
Water Drum and Hand Drum Circle Napanee
Wednesday January 7
View Event
|
|
|
Healing Blanket Workshop
Monday January 12
View Event
|
|
|
Water Drum and Hand Drum Circle Deseronto
Wednesday January 21
|
|
|
|
