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Come Walk in My Moccasins Newsletter
November 2020
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In this issue:
Books: Nighty-Night: A Bedtime Song for Babies,When We Are Kind, When The Spirits Dance, 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act Our Words: Making a DrumOur Music: Women's Veteran Song Our Arts: Medicine Bag Our Stories: Why Bear Has a Short Tail Our Traditions: Wampum Belts Recipe: Venison Stew |
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Did you know that November 8th is National Aboriginal Veterans Day in recognition of aboriginal contributions to military service, particularly in the First and Second World Wars and the Korean War?
Reflection question:
In what ways do you honour or give recognition for those that have fought for your freedom?
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Nighty-Night: A Bedtime Song for Babies
Infant and Toddler
Nighty-Night: A Bedtime Song for Babies is a gentle rhyming poem for infants preparing for sleep. This board book by Richard Van Camp celebrates babies and their parents or caregivers as the babies are sung to sleep at night. Using colour photographs showing a range of parents and babies from various cultural backgrounds, the publisher, McKellar and Martin, has created a soothingly beautiful night-time book. The author acknowledges the world around the young child as the text and image combine to assist in calming the daily night-time process. (excerpt from Goodminds.com)
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When We Are Kind
Preschool and Kindergarten
When We Are Kind celebrates simple acts of everyday kindness and encourages children to explore how they feel when they initiate and receive acts of kindness in their lives. Celebrated author Monique Gray Smith has written many books on the topics of resilience and reconciliation and communicates an important message through carefully chosen words for readers of all ages. Beautifully illustrated by artist Nicole Neidhardt, this book encourages children to be kind to others and to themselves. (excerpt Strongnations.com)
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When The Spirits Dance
Primary
When Lawrence's father goes overseas with the Canadian Army during the Second World War, the young Cree boy struggles to grow up while wrestling with the meaning of war. With Papa gone, Mama raises the children alone. Traditional foods like wild meat and fish are scarce and many other foods are rationed. Angry about the changes and confused about the future, Lawrence misses his father and his teachings about their natural way of life. When army runaways threaten the family, Lawrence's courage and knowledge of traditional skills are called upon to keep them safe. With guidance from his grandfather and encouragement from his grandmother, Lawrence faces his challenges, becoming wiser and stronger, and earning the respect of his elders. (excerpt Strongnations.com)
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21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act
Adult
Since its creation in 1876, the Indian Act has shaped, controlled, and constrained the lives and opportunities of Indigenous Peoples, and is at the root of many enduring stereotypes. Bob Joseph’s book comes at a key time in the reconciliation process, when awareness from both Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities is at a crescendo. Joseph explains how Indigenous Peoples can step out from under the Indian Act and return to self-government, self-determination, and self-reliance—and why doing so would result in a better country for every Canadian. He dissects the complex issues around truth and reconciliation, and clearly demonstrates why learning about the Indian Act’s cruel, enduring legacy is essential for the country to move toward true reconciliation. (excerpt from Strongnations.com)
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Making a Drum
Join six year old Wren as she uses Anishinaabemowin to talk about the process to make a drum. Wren also shares the Ojibwe names for the four sacred medicines, and takes us on a walk through the bush using Anishinaabemowin along the way. (6:33 minute video) |
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| Women's Veteran Song
In 2018, Ralph Zotigh sang an honour song at the Museum of Washington that he composed for Native American women veterans. The lyrics are in the Kiowa language:
My yope ahl (Also women)
Ay Tso-lay dome toe-ya, ay Tso-lay dome toe-ya (They're soldiers in the front line)
Ay Kgyi tho toe-ya heyyy (They're in the battlefield)
Day ohn day, ay oy tsan (We're praying for them to return home safely) (3:26 minute video)
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| Traditional Medicine Pouch
Holly from Family Space makes a traditional leather pouch and gives some examples of other materials you could use to make a medicine pouch. (3:05 minute video)
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| Why Bear Has a Short Tail
Enjoy listening to this favourite story as told by Algonquin Elder, Judi Montgomery, about a tricky fox and why bear has a short tail.(4:34 minute video) |
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| Wampum Belts
The first week of November is Treaties Recognition Week. In this video, Mike Hill from Tyendinaga, talks about wampum belts and wampum strings. (5:08 minute video) |
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| Venison Stew
Venison stew is a seasonal favourite. Here is a simple recipe to enjoy on a cold, autumn day. |
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Indigenous Language Resources |
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| Kingston Indigenous Languages Nest With the help of fluent speakers we are reclaiming our Indigenous languages & cultures. We sing, play games and do special projects. All are welcome!
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Anishinaabemodaa - Waking Up OjibweThrough a series of programs and partnerships the Anishinaabemodaa initiative is focused on providing Anishinaabemowin instruction from preschool through to post-secondary.
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| Ojibwe.net This site represents many things, most of all, it is evidence that Anishinaabemowin is alive and well. A living language must be spoken fluently and used creatively. We have created this cyber space so that the ancient sounds are not lost and can be connected to anyone willing to listen, learn, and labor with us in the effort to maintain Anishinaabemowin. |
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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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Online Anishinaabemowin
Free Ojibwe classes Monday - Friday 11 am
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Turtle Island Conservation Curriculum- Based Activities Guide
The Toronto Zoo’s Ways of Knowing Partnership Turtle Island Conservation programme shares the hopes and goals of our First Nation partners in the commitment to preserve wild life and wild places for those yet to come.
The TIC programme partners with Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee First Nation communities in Ontario, to incorporate Traditional Knowledge into turtle and wetland conservation programming.
The intention of this partnership is to bring together Traditional Knowledge Keepers, Elders, First Nation community members, and TIC programme team members to support cultural and natural history priorities of the individual community, while building awareness with non-Aboriginals.
The programme employs First Nations youth and is guided by a First Nation Advisory group.
All knowledge and teachings remain with the partner community, while awaiting their decisions on how the information is to be used.
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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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| Finding Our Niche, ONLINE Monday, November 2 |
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| BYOBeads, ONLINE Thursday, November 5 |
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| | Indigenous-Centred Storytelling, ONLINE Monday, November 9 |
| | | Miijiim: Food as Relations; Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee Food Systems, ONLINE Tuesday, November 10 |
| | | What Does the Earth Ask of Us, ONLINE Thursday, November 12 |
| | | Indigenous Professional Learning Opportunities Knowledge Exchange Gathering, ONLINE |
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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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