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Come Walk in My Moccasins Newsletter
March 2019
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In this issue:
Books: We Sang You Home, Maple Moon, At Grandpa's Sugar Bush, The Gift is in the MakingOur Music: Woman's Dance VerseOur Words: Métis Language Lesson Our Stories: Birth Stories Our Traditions: The Origin of Maple Syrup Recipe: Cedar Tea |
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Anishinaabe people called the "sugaring off" period, when sap was collected, the "maple moon" or "sugar month". Indigenous peoples tapped trees by cutting v-shaped patterns into the bark and inserting basswood or willow tubes into the trees. (Sweet Lessons from First Nations)
Personal Reflection Question: How could learning "new to me" historical information about Indigenous peoples impact my perspective or the perspective of others? |
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We Sang You Home
Infant and Toddler
In this sweet and lyrical board book, gentle rhythmic text captures the wonder new parents feel as they welcome baby into the world. A celebration of the bond between parent and child, this is the perfect song to share with your little ones.
(adapted from www.orcabook.com)
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Maple Moon
Preschool and Kindergarten
Maple Moon is a children's picture book that tells a fictionalized story about the origin of maple sugar. The story is set in the past before the coming of the Europeans. This is a heart-warming story about the discovery of maple sap and a young child overcoming a disability. (adapted from GoodMinds.com) |
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I Was Born Precious and Sacred
Primary
Indigenous children are invited to re-learn their ancestral teachings about the Little People in their communities. With simple language and natural photographs, I Was Born Precious and Sacred acknowledges culturally integral concepts that promote the sacredness of life, the building of positive self-esteem, and an awareness of children's rights to be safe, loved and respected.
(excerpt from Goodminds.com)
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Young Adult
A unique collection of twenty-one traditional Ojibwe stories retold by storyteller, writer, and spoken-word artist Leanne Betasamosake Simpson from Alderville First Nation. Encouraged by Elders she has written these oral stories featuring Nanabush in her own style. The stories include traditional stories about the origin of Maple Syrup, why the bear has a short tail, the importance of being responsible, origin of speckled trout, wild rice, being oneself, recognizing our gifts, and more. In the introduction, the author notes the importance of stories and explains how they teach individuals and community how to promote, nurture, and maintain good relations, how to function in community, how to relate to the land, how to make collective decisions, and how to be a good person. Leanne Betasamosake Simpson incorporates key Ojibwe language terms and names in each story. This book is highly recommended for secondary level school and public library collections.(adapted from GoodMinds.com) |
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| Woman's Dance Verse
This song is about our Mother Earth and honours all women. It is sung by teachers and children at Tahatikonhsotontie Head Start, Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, using a water drum and rattles.
(1:15 min video)
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Métis Language LessonIn this video, watch and listen as Michif is spoken while preparing a meal. Michif vocabulary words are also highlighted individually to hear and practice speaking them with others during your own meal preparations.
"Michif is not just a language but it was a way of life and it was used in all parts of people’s lives." (3:42 min. video) |
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| Birthing Stories
Elders and Inuit women from Arviat, Nunavut share their stories and knowledge celebrating babies, while acknowledging the importance of raising healthy children. (24:01 min. video)
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Mohawk Legend: Origins of Maple Syrup
"Long ago, when human beings were new in the eastern part of Turtle Island, they barely lived through the long winters, their bodies and spirits weakened by the cold and dark. Though they
worked to gather and preserve enough food for the winter it was not enough to keep them well and strong. The Creator saw the sadness of the people so he decided to ask the tree nation if there was something which could be done to restore their happiness...."
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| Cedar Tea
Cedar is one of the sacred medicines and can be used to treat cold symptoms or the flu and has other beneficial uses as well. This brew is delicious whether served warm or cold, and is easy to make.
This recipe is from Sean Sherman, founder of The Sioux Chef, a catering and education business revitalizing Native American Cuisine to help make Indigenous foods more accessible.
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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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This book has information to support women to prepare for pregnancy, to have a healthy pregnancy, and to welcome a new life into your family. It shares cultural knowledge from Elders, community members and First Nations care givers. |
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| NEW! Indigenous Midwifery The National Aboriginal Council of Midwives (NACM) defines an Aboriginal midwife as a primary health-care provider who cares for pregnant people, babies and their families throughout pregnancy and birth, and for the first weeks in the postpartum period. An Aboriginal midwife is also a person who is knowledgeable in all aspects of women’s medicine and provides education that helps keep the family and the community healthy.
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| NEW! Six Nations Health Services : Birthing Centre Helping Indigenous families give birth to healthy babies |
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Kontinenhanónhnha Tsi Tkahà:nayen ‘They are protecting the seeds at the Bay of Quinte’ is an Indigenous Midwifery Practice located on the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory |
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This downloadable booklet supports you to have a healthy pregnancy and to prepare for a traditional way of welcoming your baby into the world. When you bring a baby into the world, it is sacred, spiritual, and life-giving. (Sponsored by Indigenous and non-Indigenous health ministries and organizations in British Columbia.) |
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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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Sweet Water Season, Milton, ON
March 2 - April 7 |
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Ka'tarohkwi Festival of Indigenous Arts, Kingston, ON
March 6 - March 24 |
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| I Lost My Talk & Qiksaaktuq, Kingston, ON Wednesday, March 6 |
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| Honouring Women Day, Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, ON Saturday, March 9 |
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| Kingston Indigenous Language Nest, Kingston, ON Sunday, March 10 & Sunday, March 24 |
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| Digging Roots, Kingston, ON |
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| She is Wise Conference, Toronto, ON March 18 - 20 |
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Taste of Indigenous Canada - What You Didn't Learn in School, Kingston, ON
Wednesday, March 20 |
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| | 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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