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Come Walk in My Moccasins Newsletter
February 2019
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In this issue:
Books: Weska'qelmut Apje'juanu, You Hold Me Up, Seven Gifts for Cedar, Stolen WordsOur Words: Mohawk Words of LoveOur Music: Strong Woman's Song Our Stories: Story behind Strong Woman's Song Our Traditions:Welcoming Baby Recipe: Moon Cornbread |
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| St. Andrews Church in Picton, Ontario features a mural entitled “Wisdom in the Universe” which was reproduced by Toronto muralist Jason Rouleau and originally created by Métis artist Christi Belcourt. This mural is a tribute to Indigenous peoples seeking love and justice in relation to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission recommendations.
Personal Reflection Question:
What does truth and reconciliation mean to you? |
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Infant and Toddler
Weska'qelmut Apje'juanu, Kisses, Kisses, Baby-O is a Mi'kmaq language board book translated from Sheree Fitch's English text of Kisses, Kisses, Baby-O. Mikmaw linguist Bernie Francis has taken the original words celebrating the birth of a baby and the love shown by the welcoming parents and created a valuable board book especially Mi'kmaq families and preschoolers. (excerpt from Goodminds.com) |
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Preschool and Kindergarten
This vibrant picture book, beautifully illustrated by celebrated artist Danielle Daniel, encourages children to show love and support for each other and to consider each other’s well-being in their everyday actions. (excerpt from StrongNations.com) |
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Primary
Seven-year-old Cedar lives in a big city with her mom and travels to the Georgian Bay area of Ontario to stay with her dad's family back on the reserve every summer. She receives some very valuable gifts during her summer visits. (except from WorldCat.org)
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Young Adult
This story by Melanie Florence is about the beautiful relationship between a little girl and her grandfather. When she asks her grandfather how to say something in his language – Cree – he admits that his language was stolen from him when he was a boy. The little girl then sets out to help her grandfather find his language again. This sensitive and warmly illustrated picture book explores the intergenerational impact of the residential school system that separated young Indigenous children from their families. The story recognizes the pain of those whose culture and language were taken from them, how that pain is passed down, and how healing can also be shared. (excerpt from Secondstorypress.ca)
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| Words of Love in Mohawk
February, especially around Valentine's Day, is often a time we celebrate and honour loving relationships we have with family and friends. This short language lesson in Mohawk teaches us basic vocabulary around the theme of love. The images in this video are of family members of the adult students of the Shatiwennakaratats Certificate in Mohawk Language and Culture program, a partnership between Tsi Tyonnheht Onkwawenna and Queen’s University. (2.28 minute video)
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| Strong Woman's Song
Women from Kingston Indigenous Languages Nest performing The Strong Woman's Song. The song is an honour song for mothers and daughters. (4:48 minute video) |
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| Story Behind the Gift of the Strong Woman's Song
Fran talks about her personal connection to the Strong Woman's Song. It was gifted to incarcerated women in 1974 to give the women hope.
(1:34 min video)
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Kenhtè:ke Midwives explain the significance of welcoming a newborn baby with love. "The first few minutes of birth set the stage for baby's entire life." Watch and listen to this video - narrated in Mohawk and followed by an English translation - to learn how parents and a new baby are supported at the time of birth. (2.52 minute video) |
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Moon Cornbread
Looking for a tasty recipe to try? Put your baking skills to the test with this simple step recipe for Aunty Kate's HA HA No Wheat Moon Cornbread.
"Create love in the kitchen! Enter with a good mind, happy heart and clean hands!" ~Kate Brant |
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Indigenous Language Resources |
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| Online Anishinaabemowin Free Ojiibwe classes for one hour online every Tuesday at 7 p.m. |
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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!
Mohawk Words and Phrases
Translations in print and audio formats
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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Morning and Drop-in Programs
Kawenna'on:we Primary Immersion, Tyendinaga |
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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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ONWA Open House, Kingston
Friday, February 1,2019 |
| | | Nautical Night Speaker Series - Local Indigenous Settlements, Kingston, ON Wednesday, February 6, 2019 |
| | | We All Pull Together First Peoples' Healing Conference, Kitchener, ON Monday, February 11- Tuesday, February 12, 2019 |
| | | Ka'tarohkwi Festival of Indigenous Arts - Film Series, Kingston, ON Tuesday, February 12 and 27, 2019 |
| | | Have a Heart Day, Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, ON Thursday, February 14, 2019 Have a Heart Letter (Signed letters can be sent or dropped off to your local Member of Parliament office) |
| | Full Moon Ceremony, Kingston
Tuesday, February 19, 2019 |
| | | Indigenous Human Trafficking Awareness Day, Ottawa, ON Friday, February 22, 2019 |
| | Land as Our First Teacher, Vaughan, ON
Saturday April 27 - Sunday April, 28, 2019 |
| | We need YOU!
Help us become more inclusive of the many First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples among our readership. Share an Indigenous recipe, song, or traditional art through Come Walk in My Moccasins. Contact aflccanada@gmail.com if you are interested in becoming a guest contributor.
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| Come Walk in My Moccasins is created by the Indigenous Family Literacy Circle and sponsored by Journey Together through Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte. |
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