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Come Walk in My Moccasins Newsletter
December 2019
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In this Issue:
Books: Animals of the North, Mouse Celebrates the Winter Solstice, A Coyote Solstice Tale, Moon of the Crusted Snow Our Music: Algonquin Water Song Our Words: Ojibwe Language Our Stories: Why Bear Has a Short Tail Our Traditions: Arctic Winter Games, Winter Solstice Recipe: Butternut Squash Soup |
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Did you know…
Many Indigenous Communities used this time of the year for story telling, resting and planning for following years ceremonies.
Personal Reflection Question…
What are some ways you celebrate this time of the year that are different/similar to Indigenous Communities?
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| Animals of the North
Infant/Toddler
This book features high-contrast images of familiar animals found in the North, like the polar bear, narwhal, and ringed seal.This is an Arvaaq Book. Books in this series are intended for infants and very young children and are designed to help children develop physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and language skills. (excerpt from Strongnations.com)
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| Mouse Celebrates Winter Solstice
Preschool/Kindergarten
It is winter. The land lies still, quiet and stark beneath a blanket of snow. The tiny footprints of a mouse can be seen in the light of the moon. Kwakwaka’wakw author Terri Mack and Tsimshian artist Bill Helin have collaborated to bring us this story of strength, friendship and celebration. The lyrical text and engaging illustrations will appeal to readers of all ages.(adapted from Strongnations.com)
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| A Coyote's Solstice Tale
Primary
Coyote is having friends over for a little solstice party in the woods when a little girl comes by unexpectedly. She leads the friends through the snowy woods to the mall -- a place they had never seen before. The trickster goes crazy with glee as he shops with abandon, only to discover that filling a shopping cart with goodies is not quite the same thing as actually paying for them. (excerpt from Strongnations.com)
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| Moon of the Crusted Snow
Adult
With winter looming, a small northern Anishinaabe community goes dark. Cut off, people become passive and confused. Panic builds as the food supply dwindles. While the band council and a pocket of community members struggle to maintain order, an unexpected visitor arrives, escaping the crumbling society to the south. Soon after, others follow.
The community leadership loses its grip on power as the visitors manipulate the tired and hungry to take control of the reserve. Tensions rise and, as the months pass, so does the death toll due to sickness and despair. Frustrated by the building chaos, a group of young friends and their families turn to the land and Anishinaabe tradition in hopes of helping their community thrive again. Guided through the chaos by an unlikely leader named Evan Whitesky, they endeavor to restore order while grappling with a grave decision.
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"This Algonquin Water Song expresses loving gratitude for the water and raises the consciousness and connection of women with Mother Nature’s greatest gift. The song is easy to learn, and our hope is that millions of women will sing it, raising their own connection and awareness of the water they interact with daily even in the shower or at the sink. Sing it 4 times, facing each of the 4 Directions. We believe this is a powerful step to change, leading to both a spiritual as well as environmental shift on our planet." (4:22 minute video)
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Ojibwe Word of the Month
Lynda Gerow explains the changing of the seasons and the quiet time shared with family. Lynda also teaches us the Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe) word for "snow"
(.46 video) |
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| Why Bear Has a Short Tail
Algonquin knowledge keeper, Judi Montgomery, shares the story of Why Bear Has a Short Tail (4:34 minute video) |
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| Arctic Winter Games
The first Arctic Winter Games took place for a week in 1970 in Yellowknife. They are held every two years and are a celebration of arctic sports and culture.
Over the years, the games have not only grown in the number of arctic countries participating, but they have also increased in the number of sports, participants, and cultural experiences highlighted. (10:29 minute video) |
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On this CBC video, Elder Wildfred Buck explains how the Cree observe the shortest day of the year. (1:03 minute video) |
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| Butternut Squash Soup
This is the perfect soup for a cold day. It is rich and filling even without the usual ingredients of milk, cheese or cream.
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Indigenous Language Resources |
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First Voices Kids
Interactive online resource for helping children learn words and phrases in 50 different Indigenous languages on Turtle Island!
Printable resources for families, teachers, and learners.
Michif Language Resource
Translations in audio, video and print formats
Anishnaabemowin - Our Language Our Culture
Ojibwa language booklet
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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). They run several programs, including 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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| Kingston Indigenous Language Nest - Our Voices Matter With the help of fluent speakers we are reclaiming our Indigenous languages & cultures. |
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Aanii.org Resource website for anishinaabe culture, history and language |
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| Beauty in Movement: An Indigenous Guide to Physical Activity Pamphlet about the importance of physical activity and ideas to get children moving
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| Gathering Communities Making Connections A list of resources and services for people of Indigenous
Ancestry, and for those who work with them |
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Canoe Kids
A family book for readers of all ages that explores Indigenous cultures through authentic Indigenous voices
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Sources for Indigenous books:
Indigenous Book Lending:
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| Drum Social, Kingston, ON Wednesday, December 4 |
| | | Kingston Indigenous Language Nest, Kingston, ON Saturday, December 7 |
| | | Information & Sharing Session- Limestone School Board, Kingston, ON Tuesday, December 10 |
| | | Talking Circle - Engage for Change, Kingston, ON Thursday, December 12 |
| | | Drum Social, Kingston, ON Wednesday, December 18 |
| | | Introduction to Indigenous Medicines, Kingston, ON Friday, December 20 |
| | | Drum Up the Sun, Kingston, ON Saturday, December 21 |
| | | Indigenous Solidarity: A Conversation Series, Kingston, ON |
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