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Come Walk in My Moccasins Newsletter
May 2018
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In this issue:
Books: Ojibway Animals, Two Row Wampum, Shin-chi's Canoe, The Marrow ThievesOur Music: The Mothers' Song Our Words: Thanksgiving Address Grandma's Voice: The Flame Traditional Beauty: Fish Spearing Recipe: Fried Pickerel |
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In 2016, 228,765 people spoke an aboriginal language at home. |
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Infant and Toddler
Ojibway Animals is a 12-page board book made with recycled paper with soy-based ink and water-based coating from Native Northwest publishers. Ojibwe artist Jason Adair draws on teachings from his culture and is inspired by the Woodland x-ray art style in the creation of 11 animal and bird images.(excerpt from Goodminds.com) |
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Preschool and Kindergarten
Wampum Belts record and remind us of important events and agreements through patterns and colours. Each belt tells its own story. This Kanyen'kehà:ka (Gan-yeh-ga-ha-ga) story is about the Two Row Wampum. The Kanyen'kehà:ka is one of Six Nations that together are the Haudenosaunee. (excerpt from strongnations.com) |
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Primary
This moving sequel to the award-winning Shi-shi-etko tells the story of two children's experience at residential school. Shi-shi-etko is about to return for her second year, but this time her six-year-old brother, Shin-chi, is going, too. As they begin their journey in the back of a cattle truck, Shi-shi-etko takes it upon herself to tell her little brother all the things he must remember: the trees, the mountains, the rivers and the tug of the salmon when he and his dad pull in the fishing nets. Shin-chi knows he won't see his family again until the sockeye salmon return in the summertime.
When they arrive at school, Shi-shi-etko gives him a tiny cedar canoe, a gift from their father. The children's time is filled with going to mass, school for half the day, and work the other half. Shin-chi is forever hungry and lonely, but, finally, the salmon swim up the river and the children return home for a joyful family reunion. (adapted from strongnations.com) |
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Young Adult
Humanity has nearly destroyed its world through global warming, but now an even greater evil lurks. The indigenous people of North America are being hunted and harvested for their bone marrow, which carries the key to recovering something the rest of the population has lost: the ability to dream. In this dark world, Frenchie and his companions struggle to survive as they make their way up north to the old lands. For now, survival means staying hidden - but what they don't know is that one of them holds the secret to defeating the marrow thieves. (excerpt from strongnations.com) |
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This song is written and performed by musician Lynn Brant of Tyendinaga, with translation by Shakokwenionkwas Tom Porter of Kanatsiohareke. The Mothers' Song shares a message of love for mothers who have passed. (6 minute video) |
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View this video to see and hear words of thanksgiving in both Oneida and sign languages. (1:30 minute video) |
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Written by Sarah Dunkley, Mohawk poet/writter and Tota (Grandmother) from Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory.
The Flame teaches us that we all have a fire burning within our spirit that needs to be nurtured |
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Fish Spearing
During the spring time, usually in April when the days become warm and nights are still cool, many indigenous cultures spearfish at night. They use a light and a spear, usually made of metal prongs and a wood handle. Hip or chest waders are worn to keep them dry and warm. Fish that are caught by spearing are strung onto a string and pulled along with the spearer until the desired amount of fish have been caught. (Usually the amount is enough to feed one’s family and community members who are incapable of fishing.)
Thereafter, the fish are milked and a feather is used to gently mix the reproductive fluids and eggs. Once mixed, the liquid is poured gently into the shoreline where they will spawn more fish for the next season. Tobacco is put down before taking fish as a sign of thanks that the fish gives its life to sustain us. (source: Kerri Smart, Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory) |
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Now that fish spearing season is upon us you may enjoy this fresh pickerel recipe shared by Shianne McKay from Pine Creek First Nation. |
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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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| Jumpstart a healthy lifestyle! The holistic notion of body, mind, heart, and spirit is a time - honoured one for First Nations peoples. Explore ways to create a unique self-care plan for health and wellness through this online course.
For information or to register email madoc@contactnorth.ca |
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| Understanding Indigenous Perspectives Free online modules from University of Toronto introducing key issues affecting Indigenous peoples in Canada (Modules include: Indigenous Worldviews; Indigenous Ways of Knowing; Power & Representation: Stereotypes; What is Reconciliation?; A Short History of Indigenous Education; We Are All Treaty People).
For information or to register for one or more module email madoc@contactnorth.ca
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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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Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide - First Nations, Inuit and Métis
Available in Inuktitut, Ojibwe, Plains Cree, and Woods Cree languages |
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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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Annual Mohawk Landing Celebration Saturday & Sunday, May 26 - 27 |
| | Indigenous Family Social, Napanee
Monday, May 28 |
| | | Full Moon Ceremony, Four Directions, Kingston Tuesday, May 29
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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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| | Come Walk in My Moccasins is created by the Indigenous Family Literacy Circle and sponsored by Hastings-Prince Edward Children Youth Services Network. |
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