| On Mother's Lap
A young Inuit boy, Michael, wants to cuddle on his mother's lap. He climbs onto her lap with all of his meaningful belongings. Mother's lap is crowded, but Michael discovers there is still room on her lap and in her heart for his baby sister.This board book by Ann Herbert Scott is well suited for babies and toddlers.
|
| | - Compassion: Ashétenre
Aw say dahn ray
- Snuggle/Cuddle: Konnyása's
Goonh nya zes
- Coyote: Ken'nikwahotá:'a
Gahn nee gwa hoe daw aw
(*Emphasis on bolded syllable/accent)
|
| | | Leadership traits of the Chief within the Haundenosaunee community are found within seven layers (spans) of their skin. These seven traits give leaders "proof against anger, offensive action and criticism." (Hill Jr.)
One of these seven spans is Compassion which makes it possible to understand and accept another person; to perceive the wholeness of another.
|
| | Thirteen Grandmother Moons
| | The full moon in October is called Falling Leaves Moon.
"This is a time when Mother Earth is honoured with the grandest of colours. As all of Creation makes their offerings to her, we become aware of all the miracles of Creation before us and our spiritual energies are once again awakened."
Taken from Arlene Barry's series of teachings 'Kinoomaadiewinan Anishinaabe Bimaadinzinwin', reproduced by Union of Ontario Indians/Anishinabek Nation.
|
| | | Water Drum and Hand Drum Circles Napanee
Wednesday October 1
View Event
|
| | Queen's Four Directions Hand Drumming
Thursdays October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
View Event
|
| | | | Water Drum and Hand Drum Circles Deseronto
Wednesday October 15
|
| | Walk the Talk: Our Journey Together
Diabetes Conference and Community Day
November 14 & 15
View Event
|
| | For earlier editions of Come Walk in My Moccasins click here
|
| | | | Coyote's New Suit
Coyote loves how he looks, until he notices other animals wearing clothes different from his own. When coyote decides to borrow their clothes,it causes big problems in the forest. Coyote's New Suit, written by Indigeneous author Thomas King, appeals to children 3 to 6. |
| | | | | | | | | | | | Gathering Communities Making Connections includes listings of Indigenous services, community-based groups and events with particular attention to services for young children and their families. The Guide was developed for people with Native Ancestry and for service providers who work with Indigenous families and children, and is organized by geographic area. |
| | Sources for Aboriginal books:
Aboriginal Book Lending:
Aboriginal Family Literacy Circle Partners:
|
| |
