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Come Walk in My Moccasins Newsletter
November 2015
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In this issue:
Children's Books: Sharing Our World and The Moccasins
Oral Story: Harvesting Wild Rice
Seven Grandfather Teachings: Truth
Smudging and Medicines: Sage
Indigenous Recipe: Roasted Duck with Wild Rice Casserole
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Sharing Our World: Animals of the Native Northwest Coast
Two legged and four legged beings are beautifully illustrated and cultural meanings provided from the: Nuxalk, Namgis, Coast Salish, Kwakwaka'wakw, Haisla, Heiltsuk, Haida, Bella Bella, Tsimshian, Kwa Na Ki Nulth and Nuchatlaht Nations. (excerpt from Strongnations.com)
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The Moccasins by Earl Einarson
This is an endearing story of a young Aboriginal foster child who is given a special gift by his foster mother. Her gift of warmth and thoughtfulness helps her young foster children by encouraging self-esteem, acceptance and love. (Excerpt from Strongnations.com)
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Harvesting Wild Rice
The traditional teachings and cultural skills of harvesting wild rice are powerful anchors to First Nations cultures and health.
Son, father, and grandfather in the Courchene family, and an Anishinaabe elder from Lone Island, Manitoba tell the story of harvesting wild rice. (7 minutes)
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Truth - Turtle
Truth is to know and understand all seven teachings given to us by the Creator and to remain faithful to them.
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turtle represents truth because it is one of the oldest animals on our
planet, and is said to have witnessed Creation. The turtle is grounded,
methodical, careful, and attentive to details—important qualities for
those who speak the truth. The laws of time are recorded on the back of
the turtle. There are 28 markings representing the 28 full moons and
the 28 days between a woman’s cycle for creating and bearing life.
There are also 13 moons that represent the 13 times the earth circles
the sun. For Native people the turtle is the reminder of the Creator’s
teachings from the beginning of time. |
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Sage
Sage is a medicine burned in smudging ceremonies to clear the mind. It drives out bad spirits, feelings or influences and keeps bad spirits from entering the area where a ceremony takes place. It is seen as a women’s medicine, but is considered “gender safe”. It is used for personal cleansing and to pull the negativity from us. In some Aboriginal communities, women can use sage even when on their moon-time (when their bodies are cleansing themselves). The botanical name for sage is Salvia which comes from the Latin root salvare, which means “to heal”. Although there are many different varieties of sage used, the most common is White Buffalo Sage.
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| Roasted Duck with Wild Rice Casserole
After hearing the story about wild rice, you may wish to talk about and taste this important indigenous food. Angela Litchfield shares her recipe for Duck with Wild Rice Casserole. |
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Sources for Aboriginal books:
Aboriginal Book Lending:
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| | | | Rock Your Moccs Week
November 8-15 |
| | Train the Trainer - Traditional Family Parenting, Hamilton
November 9-10
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| | Full Moon Ceremonies, Kingston
Wednesday, November 25
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| | Holiday Wreath Making, Kingston
Wednesday November 18
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| Congratulations to Teresa Hadley, Krista Tucker-Petrick, and Sherri Davis - winners of Indigenous children's books through our recent Come Walk in my Moccasins survey! |
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