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| Come Walk in My Moccasins Newsletter
May 2019
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| In this Issue:
Books: Good Morning World, Once in a Blue Moon, Lessons from Mother Earth, Bad Endings Our Music: Women's Power Song Our Words: Culture and Language; Working Together, Ojibwe Morning Prayer Our Stories: Keeping Language Alive Our Traditions: Kenhte:ke Seed Sanctuary Recipe: Three Sisters Soup |
| | The Hope for Wellness Help Line offers immediate help to all Indigenous peoples across Canada.
It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to offer:
- counselling
- crisis intervention
Call the toll-free Help Line at 1-855-242-3310 or connect to the online chat at hopeforwellness.ca.
Experienced and culturally competent Help Line counsellors can help if you:
- want to talk
- are distressed
- have strong emotional reactions
- may be triggered by painful memories
If asked, counsellors can work with you to find other wellness supports that are accessible near you.
Telephone and online counselling are available in English and French. On request, telephone counselling is also available in:
Personal Reflection Question… How can you use this new information (seed) to help plant and grow change?
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| | | Good Morning World
Infant/Toddler
"The whole purpose of this book is to share the GOOD energy coming from all the experiences I've had in the past, present and going into the future. There are days that are challenging, but it is important to carry on, improve one's creativity, and learn to respect ourselves and the land we share. By doing so, we can gain a fresh start and a new beginning. GOOD MORNING TO YOU ON YOUR JOURNEY!" - Paul Windsor, Haisla, Heiltsuk (excerpt from Strongnations.com)
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| | Once in a Blue Moon
Preschool/Kindergarten
Once in a Blue Moon is a fictional account told in simple rhyming verse about the rare appearance of a blue moon. A blue moon is a second full moon in a calendar month. The author who identifies as Metis is also the illustrator for this book
(excerpt from Goodminds.com)
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| | Lessons from Mother Earth
Primary
This gentle story demonstrates the First Nations' tradition of taking care of Mother Earth.
Tess has visited her grandmother many times without really being aware of the garden. But today when they step out the door, Tess learns that all of nature can be a garden. And if you take care of the plants that are growing, if you learn about them - understanding when they flower, when they give fruit, and when to leave them alone - you will always find something to nourish you. (excerpt from Strongnations.com)
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| | Bad Endings
Adult
Carleigh Baker likes to make light in the dark. Whether plumbing family ties, the end of a marriage, or death itself, she never lets go of the witty, the ironic, and perhaps most notably, the awkward. Despite the title, the resolution in these stories isn't always tragic, but it's often uncomfortable, unexpected, or just plain strange. Character digressions, bad decisions, and misconceptions abound.
While steadfastly local in her choice of setting, Baker's deep appreciation for nature takes a lot of these stories out of Vancouver and into the wild. Salmon and bees play reoccurring roles in these tales, as do rivers. Occasionally, characters blend with their animal counterparts, adding a touch of magic realism. Nature is a place of escape and attempted convalescence for characters suffering from urban burnout. Even if things get weird along the way, as Hunter S. Thompson said, "When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro."
(excerpt from Strongnations.com) |
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Sarah Dunkley sings her version of the Mohawk Women's Power Song. This is a song honouring the strength and power of women. Sarah is Turtle Clan from Tyendinaga, Mohawk Territory. (3:14 minute video) |
| | Culture and Language; Working Together
Teyonontete (Tj) and Onagottay share a story and song in Mohawk and Ojibwe about Wolf and Eagle working together. |
| | | Ojibwe Morning Prayer
Donna VanDyk offers this Ojibwe Morning Prayer with her class:
Miigwech Gzheminidoo
Giin kina gegoo gaa-zhitooyin
Miigwech Nmishoomis Giizis
Gii-biwaase-yaabyin nongom
Miigwech Nokomis Dibik Giizis
Gii-biwaase-yaabyin ni-dbikak
Miigwech Shkakimi-kwe gii-miizhiyaang
Bi-maadizawin, gii-miizhiyaang miijim
Gii-miizhiyaang nbiish, gii-miizhiyaang wesiinak
Miinwaa gii-miizhiyaang nesewin
Semaa nbagdina Giiwe dinong, waabanong,
Zhaawanong mina Ningaabinong Naadimooshin
Ji-mshkogaabwiyaang miinwa ji-zoongdewayaang
Miigwech Gzheminidoo (1:45 minute video)
Donna Van Dyk, also known by her Native name, Gidagaakoons kwe
(Little Fawn woman) is from Sagamok Anishnabek First Nation. She is an Ojibwe Language Teacher at Churchill Public School.
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Laura Maracle shares her family's touching story about their journey while learning their Mohawk language. It's not always easy, but as she explains, "keeping language alive can be as simple as planting squash." (4 minute video) |
| | Ratinenhayén:thos - they are the seed farmers
Ratinenhayén:thos is a community group that is dedicated to the creation of a Seed Sanctuary in Kenhtè:ke - Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. The sanctuary is dedicated to growing endangered heirloom seeds of the Rotinonshyon:ni and ensuring the availability of healthy, local seeds for the next seven generations. Keeping seeds in the hands of our community. (4 minute video)
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| | | Three Sisters Soup
This month's recipe has been provided by Mj Loft. Three sisters soup is a traditional Mohawk dish using corn, squash, and green beans. Together the three vegetables are known as the "three sisters" Corn, squash, and green beans are all in the Mohawk creation story. |
| Indigenous Language Resources |
| 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. |
| Morning and Drop-in Programs
Kawenna'on:we Primary Immersion, Tyendinaga |
| | NEW! Anishinaabe Nation Resource website for anishinaabe culture, history and language |
| | | | | | | | | 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 |
| | 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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| | Reconciliation Movie Night, Almonte, ON
Friday, May 3 |
| | | Kenhte:ke Midwives 7th Anniversary, Tyendinaga, ON Saturday, May 4 |
| | | Odawa's Annual Aboriginal Art Auction, Ottawa, ON Saturday, May 4 |
| | Kingston Indigenous Language Nest, Kingston, ON
Sunday May 5 & 26
View Details
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| | | How to Support Indigenous Students, Ottawa, ON Wednesday, May 8
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| | | Free Family Bowling Night, Tyendinaga, ON Wednesday, May 8 |
| | Indigenous Women's Drop in Group, Kingston, ON
Thursday, May 9 & 23, June 6 & 20 |
| | | No Borders Art Festival, Ottawa, ON Saturday, May 11 |
| | Trading Nations: the Other Side of Reconciliation, Ottawa, ON
Monday, May 13 |
| | | Fathers of Tradition, Tyendinaga, ON Wednesday, May 15 - Friday, June 14 |
| | | Mohawk Landing Celebration, Tyendinaga, ON Saturday, May 25 |
| | Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival, Ottawa, ON
Thursday, June 20 - Sunday, June 23
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| | | Ottawa Indigenous Fashion Week, Ottawa, ON Monday, July 1 - Thursday, July 4 |
| | | Country Day: An Indigenous and Tragically Hip inspired day of events, Picton, ON Friday, July 12 |
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