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Come Walk in My Moccasins Newsletter
July 2019
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In this Issue:
Books: Powwow Counting in Cree, Powwow Dancing with Family, Powwow, Spirit of the Powwow Our Music: Honor Song of the Mi'kmaq Our Words: Ojibwe Language Lesson Our Stories: Lynda's Story Our Traditions: The Jingle Dress Tradition Recipe: Corn Soup and Bannock |
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Did you know that a PowWow celebrates people from diverse indigenous nations? These gatherings include social dancing, singing, and honouring the traditions of their ancestors.
Personal Reflection Question… Do PowWow’s play a role in providing educational opportunities to those in attendance?
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| Powwow Counting in Cree
Infant/Toddler
A unique book for young children that teaches counting from one to ten in the Cree language. Both words and pictures reflect the rich culture and tradition of the Cree people.
(excerpt from strongnations.com) |
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| Powwow Dancing With Family
Preschool/Kindergarten
Drumming, singing, and dancing are all part of being at a Powwow. Perry and his family travel all over North America to participate in these family and community gatherings. Join Perry’s two boys as they share their treasured memories of being at Powwows with their family and learning how to dance. (excerpt from strongnations.com)
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Powwow
Primary
This beautiful photo-essay captures the essence of the Native American powwow.
Throughout the year in cities and towns and on reservations across the United States and Canada, Native Americans gather to celebrate their heritage and culture. Suits and ties, jeans and tennis shoes give way to breastplates and bustles, leggings and moccasins. In a kaleidoscope of color and movement, men, women, and children step and spin to the driving beat of a drum.
They come together in friendship to share the traditions of a powwow. But what exactly is today’s powwow? (excerpt from strongnations.com)
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| Spirit of the Powwow
Young Adult
Follow a powwow family and their friends into the dance arbor! Learn about their experiences and meet the behind the scenes people who hold the event together. (excerpt from strongnations.com)
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| Honor Song of the Mi'kmaq (Sing-along)
"This is a song that came to me while I was fasting for my people. The message in this song is for all people to work together and help each other the way our creator would want us to be as human beings here upon Mother Earth, and as children of our creator we must always have respect for each other. So join hands and honor the life you have with dignity because you are a part of the creators work. Show the world that love and forgiveness can bring about world peace."
~ George Paul
(7:09 minute video)
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| Ojibwe Language Lesson
Listen to more than 10 words, and the names of some of the dances that you may hear at a Jiingtamok (Powwow). (15:00 minute video)
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Lynda's Story
Watch the video to hear Lynda share her story on her regalia and the strength that comes with knowing and being proud of who you are (2:18 minute video) |
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Discover the spirit, meaning, significance and history of the Jingle Dress Dance.
(video 26:38 minutes) |
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| Corn Soup and Bannock
White corn soup is a traditional Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) food that utilizes two of the three sisters, corns and beans, along with a protein to make a delicious, filling, and nutritional soup.
Recipes provided by Tracey Gazley |
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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!
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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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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| Ottawa Indigenous Fashion Week, Ottawa, ON Monday, July 1 - Thursday, July 4 |
| | | Water Walkers, Kingston, ON Thursday, July 4 |
| | | Strawberry Ceremony & Community Potluck, Kingston, ON Saturday, July 6 |
| | Cultural Communications and Walking in Balance, WNO Breakfast, Ottawa, ON
Wednesday, July 10 |
| | | Country Day: An Indigenous and Tragically Hip inspired day of events, Picton, ON Friday, July 12 |
| | | Tyendinaga Pow Wow, Tyendinaga, ON Saturday, August 10 & Sunday, August 11 |
| | | Silver Lake 25th Anniversary Pow Wow, Silver Lake, ON Saturday, August 24 & Sunday, August 25 |
| | Land, Medicine, and Other Musings – A Conversation with Thomas King, Ottawa, ON
Thursday, September 19 |
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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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